Man hospitalized after coworker stabs him at auto parts company in St-Leonard
A 42-year-old suffered serious upper body injuries in an 8:20 a.m. workplace altercation. A 31-year-old coworker was arrested at the scene.
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A 42-year-old man was hospitalized Thursday morning after being stabbed by a coworker at an auto parts distribution company in St-Leonard.
The SPVM received a 911 call at 8:20 a.m. from an industrial building on Grandes-Prairies Boulevard near Viau Boulevard. The victim suffered serious upper body injuries and was conscious when taken to hospital. A 31-year-old coworker was arrested at the scene and has minor injuries. Police spokesperson Florence Stafford said that "according to initial reports, a conflict between two individuals broke out and the victim was injured seriously during the altercation."
The suspect is expected to be interviewed by investigators as the case continues. The motive for the stabbing has not been disclosed, nor has police clarified whether the two men knew each other outside of work.
This is the latest in a series of stabbing incidents in Montreal.
The facts
What time did police receive the 911 call?
Police received the call at 8:20 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Where did the stabbing occur?
The stabbing occurred at an auto parts distribution company in St-Leonard, on Grandes-Prairies Boulevard near Viau Boulevard.
What are the ages of the victim and suspect?
The victim is 42 years old and the suspect is 31 years old.
Was the suspect arrested?
Yes, the 31-year-old coworker was arrested at the scene and sustained minor injuries.
