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Violent altercation involving possible neighbours leaves 1 dead, 2 hurt in Quebec City

A violent altercation involving several people has left one person dead and two injured after a fight broke out Tuesday evening in a Quebec city residence. Global News

A violent altercation involving several people, possibly neighbours, has left one person dead and two injured after a fight broke out Tuesday evening in a Quebec City residence.

Quebec City police (SPVQ) arrested two men reportedly involved in the fight.

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Police were alerted after receiving a 911 call around 9 p.m. about the incident.

When they arrived at the residence located on Ste-Foy Road, in the Saint-Sacrement district, the officers say a man in his thirties was found dead at the scene.

His body showed signs of violence.

A man in his forties and a woman in her fifties sustained injured in the violent event. On Wednesday morning, officials said their lives were no longer in danger.

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Investigators from the SPVQ’s major crimes unit began their work to determine what exactly happened and to determine the involvement of each of person in the altercation.

Forensic identification technicians, members of the canine unit and SPVQ patrol officers remained at the scene Wednesday.

A mobile SPVQ command post has been set up near the residence.

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