Teen arrested after gunshots fired in Ahuntsic-Cartierville

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after gunshots were fired in Montreal’s Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough. (Pedro Querido/CTV News)

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after gunshots were fired in Montreal’s Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough Tuesday morning.

Montreal police (SPVM) received several 911 calls at 11 a.m. about the incident on Drouart Street near Lavigerie Street.

“When police arrived on the scene, they located several projectile impacts on the three-plex, as well as shell casings on the ground,” said Véronique Dubuc, a spokesperson with Montreal police. “Despite the fact that residents were inside, there were no injuries.”

Several police officers were deployed to locate the gunman, who fled on foot.

“Using information shared by numerous citizens, police located the suspect a few blocks from the scene,” said Dubuc, adding he was in possession of a firearm.

The teen was transported to a detention centre, where investigators are expecting to meet with him.

A security perimeter has been established to allow officers to canvass the scene.