Longueuil police investigate suspicious death in cemetery

A Longueuil police badge is shown in Longueuil, Que. (Source: Longueuil police)

The Longueuil Agglomeration Police Service (SPAL) is investigating a suspicious death at a cemetery in the Saint-Hubert sector Sunday.

Police officers arrived at the cemetery on Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier Boulevard to assist firefighters with a vehicle on fire responded shortly after 9 a.m.

One person was found dead inside the vehicle, said SPAL spokesperson Jacqueline Pierre.

Moments later, patrol officers apprehended a suspect in the area.

The man, in his 40s, was being held at the police station early this afternoon where he was to be interviewed by major crimes investigators.

An investigation is underway. Traffic is being disrupted on Sir Wilfrid Laurier Boulevard, which is closed between Marquis Park and Édouard Boulevard.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French August 17, 2025.