Montreal police have made an arrest in a cold case murder that occurred in the LaSalle borough in 2007. The suspect, a Montreal man, was taken into custody by the Service de police de la Ville de Montreal (SPVM) following a renewed investigation into the homicide.
Details of the Arrest
The arrest comes after years of investigative work by the SPVM's cold case unit. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the suspect or the victim, pending formal charges. The murder, which had remained unsolved for nearly two decades, involved a fatal incident in LaSalle in 2007.
Investigation Breakthrough
Police credited advances in forensic technology and witness cooperation for the breakthrough. The SPVM encouraged anyone with additional information to come forward.
The suspect is expected to appear in court soon to face charges related to the murder.
