1 dead, 2 injured after armed assault in Montreal park

A 22-year-old man is dead after being stabbed in a park in Montreal’s Saint-Laurent borough Saturday night.

Two 19-year-old men were also injured in the same assault. One is still in critical condition, and the other is stable.

Montreal police (SPVM) says it received several 911 calls at 9:15 p.m. about three people injured by sharp objects in a park near the intersection of Jules-Poitras Street and Deguire Boulevard.

Once on site, officers found the three victims, who were then transported to hospital.

“Unfortunately, the 22-year-old young man died from his injuries in the hospital,” said Jeanne Drouin, a spokesperson with Montreal police.

No suspects have been arrested, and the investigation is ongoing.

“It can be camera footage nearby the area that can help us to establish the circumstances surrounding this event. But also, we are looking for people that might know something about this,” Drouin said.

Residents in the neighbourhood say they were shocked by the events.

“It was crazy, honestly. There was one guy in the ambulance. The other guys were trying to CPR him,” said witness Sherif Salem.

After living in the area for 13 years, he says it’s one of the most serious incidents he’s seen.

“My father wants to move,” said Salem. “He doesn’t feel safe, but I am used to it.”

The SPVM says the man’s death is the 26th homicide on its territory this year.