A man was stabbed outside the Lionel-Groulx metro station in Montreal on Tuesday evening, according to police.
The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Saint-Jacques Street and Lionel-Groulx Avenue. The victim, a man in his 30s, was found with multiple stab wounds and was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
According to witnesses, the victim was involved in a verbal altercation with another man before the stabbing occurred. The suspect fled the scene on foot and has not yet been apprehended by authorities.
Police have launched an investigation and are currently reviewing surveillance footage from the area in hopes of identifying the suspect. They are also urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
The area surrounding the metro station was closed off for several hours as police conducted their investigation. The station remained open, but commuters were advised to use alternate entrances.
This is not the first incident of violence to occur at the Lionel-Groulx metro station. In 2019, a man was fatally shot outside the station, and in 2018, a woman was stabbed inside the station.
The safety of public transportation has been a growing concern in Montreal, with calls for increased security measures and police presence at metro stations. This latest incident has only added to these concerns and has left many residents feeling uneasy.
As the investigation continues, police are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. The victim’s condition is currently unknown, and no further details have been released at this time.
This is a developing story and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
