A 24-year-old man is recovering in hospital after being shot multiple times on Jack Circle Street in Châteauguay Wednesday evening.
Châteauguay police spokesperson Martine Denis says the victim called 911 around 7:30 p.m. to report the incident.
He was taken to hospital and treated for his injuries by paramedics. Officials do not fear for his life.
Investigators set up a perimeter to determine what led to the shooting.
Denis says Sûreté du Québec officers were present to assist in the investigation by sending a dog handler and forensic identification technicians.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Jean-Pascal Guérette at 450-698-3867, or to contact the anonymous information line at 450-698-3229.
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