Gunshot fired as dispute escalates in Montreal’s Villeray

An SPVM patrol vehicle is seen in downtown Montreal on Thursday, July 30, 2026. (CityNews)

By News Staff

Posted October 25, 2026 10:45 am.

A dispute between several people escalated into gunfire in Montreal’s Villeray neighbourhood early Sunday morning.

Montreal police (SPVM) say a man involved in the dispute opened fire around 4 a.m. near the corner of Boyer and du Rosaire streets.

Several residents called police, who found a shell casing on the ground when they arrived.

No one was injured.

Police set up a security perimeter while they investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

No arrests have been made so far. 

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