Victim of armed attack succumbs to his injuries in Gaspé

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A man who was the victim of an armed attack in Ste-Anne-des-Monts on Tuesday succumbed to his injuries Friday. The suspect is expected to face a murder charge.

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The victim, Jean-Philippe Bélanger, 42, was a resident of the municipality located in the upper Gaspé region.

The man was seriously injured during the attack. Police were called around 11:30 to a home on 7^th St. West, recalled Hélène St-Pierre, a spokesperson for the Sûreté du Québec.

The victim was initially transported to a regional hospital, then transferred to Quebec, where staff feared for his life.

On site, police arrested Kevin Labrie, 37. Also a resident of Ste-Anne-des-Monts, he met with SQ investigators of crimes against the person.

Labrie is to face various charges, which will be modified given the death of the victim.

“We can expect a murder charge, among others,” St-Pierre said.

The link between the two men is not yet known. The investigation is continuing.