Montreal police launched a vast door-to-door operation in Montreal North on Thursday in search of witnesses or information that could help solve a spate of recent violent crimes in the area.
Specifically, officers are hoping for leads in connection with three attempted murders in July and September.
The first incident took place July 20, near Racette and de la Gare streets at around 3:30 p.m.
Police said a woman who was standing on her balcony was shot and suffered serious injuries. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle.
The second and third incidents both happened near the intersection of Pascal and Lapierre streets.
One shooting took place on July 24 at around 4:30 p.m.
Police are describing the incident as an attempted murder after residents reported hearing several shots and officers located a bullet casing in the area.
The third incident took place Sept. 1 around 11:30 p.m. when people who were outside were injured by gunfire.
In all three cases, the suspects fled the scene.
The deployment of officers is part of an initiative announced earlier this week aimed at making Montreal neighbourhoods safer, following a recent surge in gun violence and violent crimes.
A command post was also set up Thursday afternoon at the corner of Pascal and Rolland streets, with officers on site until 9 p.m.
Anyone with information can visit the command post or communicate directly with the lead investigator in the file — Ariane Laforest at 514-280-0252.
On behalf of an anonymous donor, Sun Youth — a local non-profit community organization — is putting up a reward of up to $10,000 for anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals linked to the cases.