Man in hospital after daylight shooting in Montreal North

Montreal police are investigating after a daylight shooting in Montreal North Wednesday afternoon.

It happened at around 2:10 p.m. at the corner of D’Amos Street and Alfred Avenue.

Montreal police spokesperson Julien Lévesque said officers located a 20-year-old man who had been shot at least once in the upper body.

Lévesque said the victim was conscious during his transport to hospital, but his health status was unknown.

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In an update provided by police at 5:30 p.m., the victim’s condition was listed as stable.

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Police arrested a 23-year-old man nearby.

Lévesque said was being detained for questioning.

A security perimeter was set up and the intersection of D’Amos and Alfred to allow for the Investigation.

Motorists were asked to avoid the area.