Montreal — A man is in critical condition after being found with serious injuries in an apartment in the borough of Côte‑des‑Neiges–Notre‑Dame‑de‑Grâce on Saturday afternoon, Montreal police said.
Emergency responders and officers from the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) were called to a residence on Dupuis Ave, near Victoria Ave, at about 3 p.m., according to a statement from the force. The man was discovered with serious injuries to his upper body and was transported to hospital in critical condition.
Arrest made at the scene; investigation under way
Officers arrested a 40‑year‑old man at the scene who remains in police custody. Investigators plan to interview him to determine the extent of his involvement, SPVM spokesperson Manuel Couture said.
“The circumstances surrounding this incident and the cause of the injury remain unknown,”
The force has not released further identifying details about the victim or the person arrested. No information was provided about any weapon used beyond a reference to a "sharp object" in early media reports.
What is known — and what remains unclear
Officials have confirmed the basic facts of the response and the arrest but have not yet described any motive, how long the victim had been injured before being discovered, whether there were witnesses, or if the injured person and the arrested man knew each other. Those questions are now part of the SPVM inquiry.
- Location: Apartment on Dupuis Ave, near Victoria Ave, Côte‑des‑Neiges–NDG
- Time reported: About 3 p.m. Saturday
- Victim: Adult male with serious upper‑body injuries, in critical condition
- Suspect: 40‑year‑old man arrested and in custody; to be interviewed by investigators
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Responding agency | Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) |
| Injury type (reported) | Wounds from a sharp object (upper body) |
| Custody status | 40‑year‑old arrested at scene, remains in custody |
Local context and next steps
Incidents of serious violence draw swift attention in Côte‑des‑Neiges–NDG, a densely populated and culturally diverse borough that combines residential, institutional and commercial areas. Residents and community groups often expect clear information from police about public safety when events like this occur nearby.
Under normal procedure, investigators will interview the person in custody and any available witnesses, review forensic and medical evidence, and determine whether charges will be laid. The Crown attorney’s office would be involved if charges proceed. Privacy laws and investigative interests mean authorities typically release additional details only at later stages, when doing so will not jeopardize the probe.
For now, police have asked anyone with information to contact the SPVM. Local hospitals generally do not disclose the identity or condition of patients beyond what police and family members authorise.
As the investigation continues, neighbours and local organisations may seek updates from police briefings and official SPVM media releases. WE NEWS will continue to follow the story and provide verified developments as they are confirmed by authorities.
