Man dead in broad daylight shooting in Saint-Michel

Montreal police responded to 911 calls Wednesday afternoon after gunshots in St-Michel. They found an injured man on the scene near Shelley Ave. and Cremazie Blvd. around 4:25 p.m. He was declared dead on site. No suspect has been identified so far.

By News Staff

Posted May 11, 2022 6:27 pm.

Last Updated May 12, 2022 10:01 am.

Montreal police say a man is dead after a possible shooting in Saint-Michel Wednesday afternoon.

Police say they received a 911 call reporting possible gunshots near Shelley Avenue and Cremazie Boulevard around 4:25 p.m.

Once on the scene, officers say they found a man’s body. He was declared dead on site.

The SPVM established a crime scene, and investigators say they are attempting to piece together the event.

No suspect has been identified so far.

Police at Shelley Avenue and Crémazie Boulevard where a shooting occurred. (Photo: MarcAntoine Ostiguy, CityNews)
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