44-year-old stabbed in upper body during altercation at Peel and Maisonneuve
Man hospitalized after assault involving multiple people wearing hoodies Monday morning; police investigation ongoing.
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A 44-year-old man was hospitalized with upper body injuries after being stabbed during an altercation at the intersection of Peel Street and Maisonneuve Boulevard in Ville-Marie between 9:00 and 9:15 a.m. Monday morning.
Paramedics treated the victim at the scene before transporting him to hospital. An altercation involving two or more people wearing hoodies escalated into the alleged assault. SPVM spokesperson Emmanuel Provencher said: "An altercation involving two or more people is believed to have broken out before escalating leading to the assault of the victim."
No arrests have been made. Police investigation is ongoing and traffic disruptions are occurring at the intersection. The victim's current medical condition and the identities of the alleged assailants remain unknown. No motive for the altercation has been stated.
Have any witnesses been identified or interviewed?
What was the motive for the altercation?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
What happened at Peel and Maisonneuve on Monday morning?
A 44-year-old man was stabbed in the upper body during an altercation at the intersection of Peel Street and Maisonneuve Boulevard in Ville-Marie between 9:00 and 9:15 a.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Where was the victim treated?
Paramedics treated the victim at the scene before transporting him to hospital.
Have police made any arrests?
No arrests have been made. The police investigation is ongoing.
