Two people in their 60s critically injured in Saint-Leonard stabbing; 26-year-old arrested
A 68-year-old man and 66-year-old woman were stabbed in an apartment on Viau Boulevard early Saturday. Police arrested a 26-year-old man near the scene. Both victims are now out of danger.
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Update — September 20, 2026: A separate stabbing incident occurred at the corner of Sainte-Catherine Street and De Lorimier Avenue on Sunday around 11:50 a.m., in which a 42-year-old man was stabbed and a 37-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene. The victim was conscious when transported to hospital and is now out of danger, with police determining that an altercation between the two men escalated into an armed assault.
Two people in their 60s were stabbed early Saturday morning inside an apartment in Montreal's Saint-Leonard borough, and a 26-year-old man was arrested near the scene.
Officers were called at approximately 5:20 a.m. to an apartment on Viau Boulevard, near Jean-Rivard Street. Both victims—a 68-year-old man and a 66-year-old woman—suffered stab wounds to the upper body and were transported to a hospital in critical condition.
According to Montreal police spokesperson Jean-Pierre Brabant, the arrested 26-year-old was taken to the detention centre and is expected to meet with investigators. A police perimeter was established in the area as the investigation continues.
Both victims are now out of danger, Montreal police confirmed. Police have not yet announced what criminal charges, if any, have been laid against the arrested man, and the motive for the stabbing remains unclear.
What charges has the 26-year-old been laid with?
What is the relationship between the arrested man and the victims?
How many stabbing incidents have been reported in Saint-Leonard in 2025 and 2026?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
When did the stabbing happen?
The stabbing occurred early Saturday morning, September 5, 2026, at approximately 5:20 a.m. in an apartment on Viau Boulevard in Montreal's Saint-Leonard borough.
Who were the victims?
A 68-year-old man and a 66-year-old woman were stabbed. Both suffered stab wounds to the upper body and were initially transported to hospital in critical condition.
What is the current condition of the victims?
Both victims are now out of danger, according to Montreal police.
Who was arrested?
A 26-year-old man was arrested near the scene and taken to the detention centre to meet with investigators.
