Possible drug deal gone wrong in the West Island sends man to hospital: police

Montreal police are in the West Island investigating after a man was stabbed in what police believe to be a drug deal gone wrong.

It happened Wednesday evening near St-Martin Street and Gouin Boulevard in Sainte-Geneviève.

Police say the victim was stabbed in the lower abdomen after an altercation with the suspect.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The victim, a 33-year-old man, was conscious when he was transported to hospital. He is talking to police.

READ MORE: Priest stabbed during mass at Montreal oratory leaves hospital, suspect charged

The 23-year-old suspect is known to police.

Montreal police spokesperson Veronique Dubuc says they have not yet made an arrest.

WATCH: Sculpture made with 100,000 confiscated blades highlights UK knife crime (Nov. 2018)

1:15 100,000 confiscated blades used to make statue highlighting knife crime