Gun violence in Ahuntsic-Cartierville sends one man to hospital

By The Staff The Canadian Press

Posted September 13, 2021 7:13 am

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Montreal police are investigating yet another shooting on the island of Montreal, this time in Ahuntsic-Cartierville.

At around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, police responded to reports of gunshots in a shopping centre parking lot located on De Salleberry Street near James Morrice Street in the Ahuntsic-Carterville borough of Montreal.

A 32-year-old male victim, known to police, was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot in the lower body while exiting a vehicle, according to police.

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The victim, according to witnesses, had been arguing with several individuals inside the car before he was shot.

The suspects then fled the scene on foot, according to police.

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The investigation into the shooting continues.