An 18-year-old man is recovering in hospital from his injuries after being shot inside a Laval-Ouest Library.
According to Laval Police, gun shots were reported just after 7 p.m. on Monday.
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The shooter, who remains at large, is said to have fired his weapon multiple times through a window from outside the Philippe-Panneton municipal building.
The victim, who is known to police, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
He is suffering from gunshot wounds to his lower body, according to Allen Ouellette of Laval police.
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There were no reports of other injuries.
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Police have made no arrests and say the investigation continues.
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