Law enforcement in Laval is currently conducting a major operation following reports of gunfire in a parking lot near a Starbucks coffee shop off Highway 440. The incident, located between Highways 15 and 13, resulted in three individuals being wounded, with one in critical condition, although authorities are being tight-lipped about the exact number of casualties.
Initial assessments suggest that the shooting could be linked to organized crime activity, with the possibility that Charalambos Theologou, a reputed figure in a prominent crime syndicate in Laval, was the intended target.
Laval Police spokesperson Laurent Arsenault has confirmed that multiple 911 calls were received at approximately 10:35 a.m. regarding the shooting, prompting the deployment of a significant perimeter around the impacted area, which encompasses the Starbucks outlet, a medical eye clinic, and various dining establishments.
Residents are urged to steer clear of the vicinity as the investigation unfolds. Arsenault has emphasized that critical details, including suspect information, are not yet available, and the inquiry is ongoing with no immediate updates forthcoming.
It is anticipated that the Sûreté du Québec could assume jurisdiction over the case if the incident is deemed to be connected to organized crime. However, the provincial police force has yet to confirm this when reached out to by CityNews.
This is a developing situation, and additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
