A man has been arrested after gunfire erupted in the Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie neighborhood on Monday evening.
According to police, the incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. near the intersection of Beaubien and Chateaubriand avenues. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing a man fleeing the scene.
Authorities quickly arrived at the scene and found a man in his 30s with gunshot wounds. He was transported to a nearby hospital and is currently in stable condition.
Meanwhile, police were able to locate and arrest a suspect at the hospital. The 27-year-old man is known to authorities and is facing multiple charges, including possession of a firearm and discharging a firearm in a public place.
The motive behind the shooting is still under investigation, but police believe it may be related to a personal dispute between the two individuals.
Residents in the area were shocked and frightened by the incident, with some reporting that they heard at least five gunshots. Police have reassured the community that there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
The investigation is ongoing and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. They are also asking for any surveillance footage from the area that may have captured the incident.
This incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing issue of gun violence in our city. The Montreal Police Service has been working tirelessly to combat this issue and will continue to do so in order to keep our communities safe.
We will provide updates on this story as more information becomes available.
