Minor arrested for attempted murder after stabbing near Laval movie theater
Posted October 2, 2025 9:14 am.
Laval police (SPL) announced that a 16-year-old was arrested yesterday morning in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred last week in the Chomedey neighborhood, near a movie theater.
Investigators from the Crimes Against Persons squad arrested the young man who now faces charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
“He remains in custody following his court appearance,” the SPL said in a news release. “His case will return to the Youth Division of the Court of Quebec in the coming weeks.”
A 19-year-old was hospitalized after an armed assault outside of Laval’s Colossus movie theatre on the evening of Sept. 21.
At around 9:55 p.m., the SPL received a 911 call regarding the stabbing.
Upon arrival, the 19-year-old man was found at the scene with serious stab wounds.
“At the time of the incident, the 19-year-old victim had been rushed to the hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries,” the SPL said. “His condition has since stabilized. The suspect had already fled the scene before emergency services arrived.”
The SPL added that anyone who may have witnessed or has information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact them confidentially via their Info Line at 450-662-INFO (4636) or by dialing 911, quoting file LVL-250921-068.
