Teen Shot in St-Laurent, Investigation Ongoing
A 17-year-old sustained serious injuries in an overnight shooting near Bourgoin and Hufford streets. Police are searching for suspects who fled by car.
Montreal police are investigating a shooting that left a teenager seriously wounded in the St-Laurent borough late Sunday night. Officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots near Bourgoin and Hufford streets shortly after 11 p.m., where they found a 17-year-old with a gunshot wound to the lower body.
The victim was conscious when transported to hospital and is expected to survive despite sustaining serious injuries. Early findings indicate at least one suspect fired at the teen before escaping by car prior to police arrival. Investigators have not yet released information about motive or suspect descriptions.
The incident marks another shooting in Montreal, a city grappling with persistent gun violence across certain neighborhoods. St-Laurent has seen periodic incidents in recent months, though police have not confirmed whether this shooting is connected to any organized activity or prior incidents.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Montreal police or Crime Stoppers. The case underscores the unpredictability of street violence and the ongoing challenge for authorities attempting to disrupt activity before shootings occur.