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Police investigate after gunshots shatter restaurant window on Crescent Street

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A section of downtown Montreal was closed early Wednesday morning after a gunshots were fired on Crescent Street. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines brings us the story – Mar 1, 2023

Montreal police are investigating a shooting in the downtown core early Wednesday.

Multiple gunshots were reported around 5 a.m. on Crescent Street below Ste-Catherine Street.

The glass window and door of a restaurant were shattered.

Police say multiple shell casings were found at the scene.

No one was injured.

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The suspects or suspect managed to flee the scene before officers could arrive, according to police spokesperson Julien Levesque.

The intent behind the shooting remains unknown.

Investigators say they will be using surveillance footage to help identify suspects.

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Police say a section of Crescent Street will be closed to traffic for most of the morning rush hour as they investigate.

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