A violent altercation in a Montreal park has left three individuals injured, according to local authorities.
The incident occurred on Saturday evening at around 8:30 p.m. in Parc La Fontaine, located in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough. Witnesses reported seeing a group of individuals engaged in a physical fight, with some using weapons such as knives and baseball bats.
Police arrived at the scene and found three individuals with various injuries. One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition, while the other two sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities have not released any information about the identities of those involved or the cause of the altercation. However, they have confirmed that the individuals knew each other and that the incident was not random.
The park was closed off for several hours as police conducted their investigation. They are currently reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to gather more information about the incident.
This is not the first time that violence has erupted in Parc La Fontaine. In 2019, a similar incident occurred where a group of individuals got into a fight, resulting in one person being stabbed.
Residents of the area are concerned about the safety of the park and are calling for increased police presence to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Montreal Police Service or call 911. The investigation is ongoing, and more details will be released as they become available.
