Two teens charged in September shooting at Rivière-des-Prairies outdoor gathering
A 16-year-old man and woman, ages 18 and 23, were struck near Jacques-Rousseau Street; five people arrested across three boroughs.
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Two 16-year-olds have been charged in connection with a shooting at an outdoor gathering in Rivière-des-Prairies on September 24.
Police say a vehicle stopped near a group of people gathered close to Jacques-Rousseau Street and Nicolas-Joly Avenue around 7:40 p.m. A suspect exited from the passenger side and opened fire, striking an 18-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman. The suspects fled before police arrived.
Five people total were arrested Tuesday across Montreal North, Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, and Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. Police seized three firearms and other evidence. The two 16-year-olds appeared in court Wednesday facing charges of armed assault, aggravated assault causing bodily harm, intentional discharge of a firearm with reckless disregard for the lives or safety of others, and possession of a prohibited firearm.
Three other suspects, ages 16 to 20, were released pending further investigation. The current condition of the injured persons has not been disclosed.
The facts
When did the shooting in Rivière-des-Prairies occur?
The shooting took place on September 24 around 7:40 p.m. near Jacques-Rousseau Street and Nicolas-Joly Avenue.
How many people were injured in the shooting?
Two people were struck: an 18-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman.
How many suspects were arrested?
Five people were arrested across Montreal North, Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, and Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.
What charges do the two 16-year-olds face?
The two 16-year-olds face charges of armed assault, aggravated assault causing bodily harm, intentional discharge of a firearm with reckless disregard for the lives or safety of others, and possession of a prohibited firearm.
