Gathering on Île Charron near Boucherville leaves one injured

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

A man in his 20s is in hospital after being injured during a gathering at a beach on Île Charron near Montreal’s South Shore city of Boucherville.

Longueuil police (SPAL) received a 911 call around midnight about an armed assault and gunshots heard on the island.

Once on site, officers found the victim with injuries to the upper body.

He was taken to hospital, where his life is not considered to be in danger.

“The rapid response of our officers led to the interception of two vehicles near the scene,” the force notes.

Police stopped seven people, and two men in their 20s were arrested.

They remain in custody and are expected to meet with investigators later in the day on Friday.

A security perimeter has been established in the area.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to anonymously contact Info-Azimut at 450-646-8500 or online.