A 34-year-old woman has been charged with second-degree murder after a stabbing in Montreal that left one man dead, the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) confirmed on Tuesday.
Details of the Incident
Police responded to a call around 2:30 p.m. on June 30, 2026, in the Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough. Officers found a 38-year-old man with stab wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect was arrested nearby shortly after.
The accused, identified as Marie-Claude Tremblay, appeared in court on July 1 and was formally charged with second-degree murder. She remains in custody pending a bail hearing scheduled for next week. The SPVM has not released a motive, but investigators believe the incident was not random.
Impact and Legal Proceedings
This marks the 15th homicide in Montreal in 2026, according to police statistics. The SPVM is urging anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers. The victim's identity has not been released pending family notification.
