According to Montreal police, the victim, aged about 18, is believed to have been shot during a party at a house on Trenton Ave.
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A young man was seriously injured in a shooting that occurred at a residence in the city of Mount Royal.
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Around 1:45 a.m., police received a 911 call to report that someone had been injured by gunshots at a home on Trenton Ave. near Aberdare Rd., According to Montreal police spokeswoman Caroline Chèvrefils.
When police arrived at the scene, they found the victim, believed to be about 18 years old, unconscious on the ground. He was wounded in the upper part of the body by more than one bullet. He was taken to hospital and remains in critical condition.
According to initial information gathered at the scene, a party was taking place inside the residence. “Suddenly some suspects at the scene shot the victim and then fled the scene before the arrival of the police,” Chèvrefils said.
A crime scene has been set up as investigators and technicians try to gather more information about the incident. The police will interview several witnesses, and the canine unit was on the scene to search for evidence.
So far no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Reference-montrealgazette.com