Montreal police search for suspect after armed assault in DDO

Police are searching for a 47-year-old man after an armed assault in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, in Montreal’s West Island.

Officers responded to a 911 call placed around 11:30 a.m. after an incident was reported at the corner of Sunnybrooke Boulevard and Hyman Drive Street.

“It seems that a conflict degenerated between the suspect and the victim,” said Andrée-Anne Picard, spokesperson with Montreal police.

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“They were hitting each other and finally, the suspect took out a sharp object.”

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The suspect left the scene before police officers arrived.

The 72-year-old victim suffered injuries to his upper body and was transported to hospital.

“He was conscious, but his life could be in danger,” Picard said.

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“We are waiting for more information from the hospital.”

Crime scene technicians are on the way to the scene.

The incident did not force any road closures.