Arrests made in connection to gunshots fired inside Saint-Michel library
Posted October 11, 2023 1:14 pm.
Montreal police (SPVM) arrested two minors, aged 15 and 16, in connection with gunshots that were fired inside the Saint-Michel library on Oct. 8.
The suspects were apprehended at their residences in the Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension borough on Tuesday. Investigators also seized several items of evidence.
The two suspects appeared in youth court and are currently facing charges of possession of a firearm. The SPVM says other charges may be added at a later date.
On Oct. 8, at around 3 p.m., 911 calls came in to report “firecracker noises” coming from inside the public washrooms of the Saint-Michel library, located on François-Perrault Street.
Investigations confirmed that shots were fired from inside the building. Working in conjunction with neighbourhood station 30 (Saint-Michel), investigators were able to identify and arrest the suspects who had fled the scene.
The investigation also revealed that a third teenager, who was also in the library washroom, was not directly involved in the incident. No one was injured.
Anyone with information about gun violence can call 911, their local police station or the Info-Crime Montréal line anonymously and confidentially at 514 393-1133 or via the reporting form available on infocrimemontreal.ca.
Rewards of up to $3,000 may be awarded by Info-Crime Montréal for information leading to the arrest of suspects. Certain conditions apply.
