Suspect arrested in Mexico in connection with 2025 Montreal murder
Gabriel Lavoie, 22, was arrested in Playa del Carmen on Thursday in connection with a March 2025 stabbing death in Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.
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Gabriel Lavoie, 22, was arrested Thursday in Playa del Carmen, Mexico in connection with a murder committed in Montreal more than a year ago. The arrest warrant charges him with murder in the March 14, 2025 death of a 34-year-old man stabbed near Ontario and Saint-Germain streets in Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, shortly after midnight. The victim was taken to hospital but died from lower-body injuries inflicted by a sharp object.
Extradition proceedings are underway to bring Lavoie back to Montreal. The arrest involved coordination between Mexican authorities, the RCMP, and Interpol. Commander Mélanie Dupont, head of the SPVM's major crimes section, said the case demonstrates "the determination and tenacity of our investigators. No matter where a suspect hides after committing a crime, we will make every effort to find them and ensure they are brought to justice."
This is the third arrest in the case. Two other men were arrested in Montreal days after the killing: Dave Lambert-Chouinard and Valdano Saint-Hillien are both facing manslaughter charges.
The facts
Who was arrested in connection with the Montreal stabbing?
Gabriel Lavoie, 22, was arrested in Playa del Carmen, Mexico in connection with the March 14, 2025 stabbing death in Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.
When did the stabbing occur?
The stabbing occurred on March 14, 2025, shortly after midnight near Ontario and Saint-Germain streets in Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.
How many people have been arrested in this case?
Three people have been arrested: Gabriel Lavoie on the murder charge, and Dave Lambert-Chouinard and Valdano Saint-Hillien, both facing manslaughter charges.
