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Police investigating after taxi driver shot in Montreal North

Montreal police are investigating a shooting in Montreal North in which a cab driver was injured. TVA

Montreal police are investigating after they say a taxi driver was caught in the middle of gunfire on Monday night in Montreal North.

Officers say a 58-year-old taxi driver was called to an address on Henri-Bourassa Boulevard near Jean-Meunier Avenue at 10 p.m.

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While he was waiting, police say a conflict broke out nearby and he was shot multiple times in the upper body.

He was taken to hospital, but his life is not in danger, police say.

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Authorities say there have been no arrests in the incident, but the canine unit has been called in to assist.

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