Two men hospitalized after overnight fight in Montreal’s St-Michel

Blood stain on the sidewalk where two fought in Montreal’s St-Michel on Aug 14, 2026. (Harrison Goldberg, CityNews)

By Jessica Barile

Posted August 14, 2026 6:53 am.

Last Updated August 14, 2026 11:49 am.

Two men were wounded after a brawl in Montreal’s St-Michel neighbourhood early Friday morning.

Montreal police (SPVM) received a 911 call at 12:30 a.m. about the incident at the intersection of Crémazie Boulevard and Musset Avenue.

Street sign at the scene where two men fought in Montreal’s St-Michel on Aug 14, 2026. (Harrison Goldberg, CityNews)

“When police arrived at the scene, they located two victims, a 20-year-old man and another man in his 30s,” said Caroline Chèvrefils, a spokesperson for Montreal police. “They had upper-body injuries, possibly caused by a sharp object.”

Crosswalk where two men fought in Montreal’s St-Michel on Aug 14, 2026. (Harrison Goldberg, CityNews)

Police said a fight broke out among several people. The two men were transported to hospital, where officials confirmed their injuries were not life-threatening.

Police tape on a pole at the scene where two fought in Montreal’s St-Michel on Aug 14, 2026. (Harrison Goldberg, CityNews)

No arrests have been made.

A security perimeter has been established, and the investigation is ongoing.

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