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Montreal police investigating attempted murder in Pierrefonds-Roxboro

Police say the incident took place on Sunday around 9:30 p.m. in Pierrefonds-Roxboro. TVA

Montreal police say they are investigating an attempted murder that occurred in Pierrefonds-Roxboro Sunday night.

Police were called to Laurin Street west of Gouin Boulevard around 9:30 p.m. after witnesses reported shots fired.

Police say no victims were on the suburban street when they arrived.

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However, shell casings were found at the scene, said Montreal police spokesperson Caroline Chèvrefils.

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A 25-year-old man was later found in a nearby hospital with gunshot wounds to the upper body, Chèvrefils added.

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The victim will recover from his injuries but is refusing to co-operate with authorities, police said.

No arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation.

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