Man shot multiple times inside Laval restaurant

Rubs BBQ Americain restaurant in Laval where a man was shot multiple times around diner time on Feb. 16, 2023. Photo Credit: Matt Tornabene/CityNews

By Tina Tenneriello

Posted February 17, 2023 9:13 am.

Last Updated February 17, 2023 11:33 am.

A man was shot multiple times on Thursday evening after a suspect entered a Laval restaurant and opened fire.

Calls coming into 911 around 7 p.m. about gunfire at the Rubs BBQ American restaurant on Dagenais Blvd west.

The suspect fired more than once at the victim before fleeing the scene.

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The 42-year-old victim was transported to hospital with injuries to his upper body.

His life is not in danger.

Police are searching for the suspect and the investigation is ongoing.

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