Advertisement

Police investigating after reported shooting in Plateau-Mont-Royal

Montreal police say there have been no reports of injuries, however officers found shell casings at the scene. Benjamin Shingler / The Canadian Press

Montreal police are investigating a reported shooting that occurred on Saint-Laurent Boulevard and Guilbault Street early Wednesday morning.

Officers responded to a 911 call at 2 a.m. in which witnesses reported hearing gunshots in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough, police spokesperson Const. Caroline Chèvrefils said.

Witnesses also reported seeing three suspects fleeing the scene on foot and running south on Saint-Laurent Boulevard, according to police.

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

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

There were no reported injuries, but police found shell casings on the ground, Chèvrefils said.

There were no street closures, however a perimeter was set up around the site for the investigation.

Story continues below advertisement

WATCH MORE: Montreal remembers victims of mosque shooting on 2nd anniversary

Click to play video: 'Montreal remembers victims of mosque shooting on 2nd anniversary'
Montreal remembers victims of mosque shooting on 2nd anniversary

Sponsored content

AdChoices