Montreal Gun Violence

• Gunfire erupts in broad daylight in Montreal North, suspects sought

  Montreal police are searching for suspects after gunfire erupted between two vehicles in the city's north end early Monday afternoon.

  Crime

  Feb 12
  
• Montreal police major crimes unit investigating after man found dead inside car

  A perimeter was set up and a canine unit, as well as investigators with the major crimes unit, were deployed to the scene. The man's death is considered "suspicious."

  Crime

  Nov 30, 2023
  
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• Man, 18, arrested in prison in connection with deaths of Montreal woman, grandmother

  Police said an 18-year-old, one of two suspects in the deaths of two women, was arrested at the Bordeaux prison where he awaits trial in connection with another double homicide.

  Crime

  Nov 28, 2023
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• Montreal man visited Toronto Zoo in middle of killing spree, coroner’s inquest hears

  At the time of the slayings, police said it appeared the suspect, who had a history of mental health problems, had chosen his victims at random and had gotten a firearm illegally.

  Crime

  Sep 25, 2023
• Car carrying 3 children, 2 adults shot at in Montreal’s east end

  Montreal police are investigating after a car transporting five people, including three children, was shot at Monday night in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.

  Crime

  Aug 22, 2023
• 25-year-old man shot dead in Saint-Michel: Montreal police

  Montreal police say no arrests have been made after a man was fatally gunned down in the city's 20th homicide of the year.

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2023
• 2nd suspect arrested in fatal Montreal shooting with alleged ties to mob

  Claudia Iacono was killed in a parking lot in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood on May 16. Police have arrested two people in Ontario in connection with her death.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2023
• Montreal shooting victim who died in hospital is city’s 19th homicide of 2023

  Police received a 911 call at 3:40 a.m. reporting a seriously injured man near the intersection of Ste-Catherine and Guy streets. 

  Crime

  Aug 7, 2023
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• Shooting in downtown Montreal sends man to hospital: police

  Gunfire was heard in Montreal around 3:15 a.m. on Wednesday, and police were later called to a hospital regarding a man who as being treated for a shotgun wound to the leg.

  Crime

  Jul 12, 2023
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• Montreal unveils confidential hotline to help families worried about gun violence

  The goal is to allow families to communicate if they are concerned about other members — especially youth— in potentially violent situations. The service is confidential.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2023