Man Murdered in Repentigny
A tragic shooting occurred late Tuesday evening in a residential area of Repentigny, located on Montreal’s North Shore. The incident took place around 10 PM when local residents called 911 to report that a man had been shot and was lying on the ground in the parking lot of an apartment building on Sigouin Street.
Witnesses indicated that at least one suspect was near the victim before fleeing the scene. Emergency services arrived shortly after the calls but unfortunately pronounced the victim dead on-site, as he was not breathing upon their arrival.
Violent Dispute Nearby
Moments after the shooting, additional 911 calls reported a violent altercation in a nearby apartment, just a few hundred meters from the murder location. Police responded and found another man injured, though his injuries were not life-threatening.
Investigation Underway
Authorities continued to investigate whether the two events were connected on Wednesday morning. As of now, no arrests have been made related to this murder, marking it as the first homicide of the year in Repentigny. The investigation has been handed over to the Sûreté du Québec, which is currently seeking additional information.
Key Details
- Date of Incident: Late Tuesday, around 10 PM
- Location: Sigouin Street, Repentigny, Quebec
- Victim: An unidentified male
- Status: Pronounced dead at the scene
- Connections: Potential link to another nearby altercation
- First Homicide: First murder in Repentigny in 2023
As the investigation progresses, the community remains on edge following this unsettling event in otherwise peaceful Repentigny.
