Man Killed in Pierrefonds Shooting: Montreal’s 20th Homicide of 2016
A 20-year-old man was fatally shot Wednesday night in Pierrefonds, marking Montreal’s 20th homicide of the year. The incident unfolded on Ramsay St., a typically calm residential area known for its single-family homes and a handful of three-storey apartment buildings.
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Police Investigation Shuts Down Quiet Street
On Thursday morning, Ramsay St. near Fredmir St. was cordoned off with police tape as investigators searched for evidence. Officers scanned garbage and recycling bins for bullet casings and other clues that might help them understand what happened.
Montreal police confirmed that the shooting occurred around 10:20 p.m. between two apartment buildings.
Constable Jean-Pierre Brabant reported that the victim, who lived nearby, was shot at least once in the upper body following an altercation with another individual. As of Thursday afternoon, the shooter had still not been located.
Friends Tried to Save the Victim
The victim was accompanied by a group of friends who immediately called 911. They placed him in their beige Toyota Camry and attempted to drive him to the hospital. On Fredmir St. near the corner of Pierrefonds Blvd., they encountered a police vehicle and flagged it down for assistance.
Firefighters and paramedics were dispatched urgently, performing CPR at the scene before transporting the victim to the hospital. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead early Thursday morning.
Major Crimes Unit Examining Two Scenes
Police have not yet made any arrests but have interviewed multiple witnesses, including the victim’s friends. Investigators are now analyzing two locations:
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The scene of the shooting, between apartment buildings
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The intersection where police met the victim on Fredmir St.
Authorities are still working to determine a motive.
“Is it a drug deal that went wrong, an altercation? We’re trying to determine that,” said Constable Brabant, who confirmed that neither the victim nor his friends had prior dealings with police.
Neighbourhood Shocked by Violence
Residents described the event as deeply unsettling. Despite the tragedy, locals emphasized that the area is normally peaceful.
Ross Young, who has lived in the area since 1982, said:
“Generally, it’s pretty quiet here. I haven’t seen any problems ever. I’m hoping this is an isolated incident.”
Some neighbours mentioned a recent police operation on nearby Tracy St., where officers reportedly forced entry using a battering ram. Police have not indicated whether the two incidents are connected.
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