Residents Startled by Overnight Gunshot in Saint-Leonard, Montreal
Montreal police are currently investigating a disturbing incident that occurred in the Saint-Leonard borough late at night. The quiet of the night was shattered when a gunshot rang out, causing several residents in the area to be awakened suddenly.
The authorities, known as the SPVM, were alerted to the situation after receiving a 911 call just before 1 a.m. The report indicated that the gunshot was heard near the intersection of Liénart and La Dauversière streets. Upon arriving at the scene, officers did not find any injured individuals or suspects; however, they did discover a shell casing on the ground.
SPVM spokesperson Caroline Chèvrefils stated that early indications suggest the gunshot may have originated from a moving vehicle that quickly departed before law enforcement’s arrival. In response to the incident, a security perimeter has been established for further examination. Additionally, investigators will be scrutinizing surveillance footage in the vicinity for potential leads.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains active as authorities work to uncover more details.
