Second Weekend Armed Assault Injures 45-Year-Old Man in Downtown Montreal
A 45-year-old man sustained upper-body injuries from an edged weapon during an armed assault early Sunday morning in downtown Montreal, marking the second such violent incident reported over the weekend in the city.
Details of the Sunday Morning Incident
Montreal police responded to a 911 call at approximately 3:40 a.m. on Sunday, arriving at the intersection of Crescent Street and de Maisonneuve Boulevard in the Ville-Marie borough. According to preliminary information provided by police spokesperson Caroline Chèvrefils, the assault followed a conflict that escalated between the victim and a suspect.
The victim was injured with a sharp object during this altercation but was transported to a hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived, and as of Sunday, no arrests had been made in connection with this case.
Police Investigation and Evidence Collection
Law enforcement officials have interviewed at least one witness and plan to examine surveillance camera footage from the area in hopes of gathering additional information about the suspect and the circumstances surrounding the attack. Police spokesperson Jean-Pierre Brabant confirmed this investigative approach, emphasizing the ongoing efforts to identify and locate the individual responsible.
The quick police response and witness cooperation are crucial elements in this active investigation, which continues as authorities work to piece together the events that led to the violent confrontation.
Second Weekend Assault in Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
This Sunday morning incident follows another armed assault reported on Friday evening in the Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough. During that altercation, which occurred at approximately 9:50 p.m., a 25-year-old man received non-life-threatening injuries to his lower body from an edged object.
The Friday assault took place on Victoria Avenue near Bourret Avenue, and like the Sunday incident, no arrests have been made in that case either. Police continue to investigate both incidents separately, though the proximity in time and method—both involving edged weapons—has raised concerns about weekend violence patterns in the city.
Community Impact and Police Response
These back-to-back armed assaults over a single weekend highlight ongoing public safety challenges in Montreal neighborhoods. The incidents occurred in different boroughs but within a 48-hour period, both involving edged weapons and resulting in non-fatal injuries to male victims.
Montreal police have not indicated whether the two cases are connected, but they continue to pursue all available leads in both investigations. The department emphasizes the importance of community cooperation and the use of surveillance technology in addressing such violent crimes.
Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to authorities as these investigations progress.
