Quebec City man faces firearms charges after road rage incident

A Service de police de la Ville de Québec (SPVQ) vehicle seen in Quebec City on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

By The Canadian Press

Posted February 14, 2026 12:29 pm.

A 52-year-old Quebec City man was arrested Friday after police say he pointed what appeared to be a firearm at another driver during a road rage incident.

Quebec police said there were no injuries.

The incident occurred in the Beauport sector of Quebec City shortly before 3:25 p.m.

Officers later intercepted the suspect in Charlesbourg and arrested the man.

Quebec police said an air gun resembling a firearm was found inside the vehicle.

According to the Quebec police press release, the man was taken into custody for pointing a firearm, carrying a weapon with dangerous intent, and uttering threats.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 14, 2026.

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