2nd psychiatric evaluation requested for Kirkland man accused of trying to kill his children

A West Island man accused of trying to kill his children made a brief court appearance Friday.

Last month, the accused, who cannot be identified, was sent for a psychiatric evaluation at the Pinel Institute to determine if he was criminally responsible for his involvement in the shooting of his five-year-old son and 69-year-old father-in-law in November.

Friday, the Crown said it received the psychiatric report, but is requesting a counter-evaluation.

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Lawyers for the accused say he is eager to begin treatment.

“Our client continues to have the support of his family,” said defence lawyer, Alexandre Bien-Aimé. “He’s eager to start treatment and eventually get some kind of normalcy in his life and in his family’s life.”

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The 36-year-old is charged with  two counts of attempted murder – one count against each of his sons.

He also faces two counts of aggravated assault, one against one of his sons and one against his father-in-law, as well as two counts of illegal use of a firearm.

This comes after Montreal police were called to the West Island on Nov. 9 about a man in crisis inside a home.

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When officers arrived, they located a five-year-old boy and a 69-year-old man, both injured with gunshot wounds.

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The suspect surrendered to officers at the scene.

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The man will remain detained at the Pinel Institute until his next court appearance.

He is expected back in court Jan. 17.