Montreal police investigate after gunshots fired in city’s north end

An investigation is underway after a shooting that does not seem to have caused any injuries occurred early Wednesday morning in the Montreal North borough, where there has been a recent spate of gun violence.

Montreal police say officers located two bullet casings on the ground, but no bullet impact. No suspects were at the scene.

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The shooting took place on d’Amos Street near the corner of Ethier Avenue, close to the grounds of an elementary school.

A security perimeter was erected so that investigators could examine the premises along with a forensic identity technician. A section of d’Amos Street was closed off to traffic.

The shooting comes about two weeks after the City of Montreal announced the creation of a police squad dedicated to fighting firearms trafficking.

Since last spring, police have seen an uptick in incidents involving firearms in several areas of Montreal, including the Montreal North, Ahuntsic, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Rivière-des-Prairies and Old Montreal areas.