Police establish crime scene after evening shooting near community sports hub
LAVAL — A man in his 20s was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds after an attack near Carrefour Multisports late Monday, Laval police said, and investigators set up a crime scene as they searched for suspects.
Emergency crews were alerted shortly after 10:20 p.m. when multiple 911 callers reported hearing gunshots in the area of Jacques-Bureau Avenue, police said. Officers who arrived on scene found the victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was transported to hospital where authorities later indicated his life is not in danger.
"The man in his 20s is expected to survive."
As of Tuesday morning, Laval police had not reported any arrests. A crime scene perimeter was put in place while investigators canvassed the area and collected evidence. No further details about the circumstances of the shooting, such as motive or the number of suspects, were released.
What police are asking of the public
Investigators appealed to anyone who may have seen or heard anything around Jacques-Bureau Avenue near Carrefour Multisports late Monday to come forward. Police asked witnesses or anyone with information to contact the Laval police information line at 450-662-4636.
- Time police were alerted: approximately 10:20 p.m. Monday.
- Location: Jacques-Bureau Avenue near Carrefour Multisports, Laval.
- Victim: man in his 20s; hospitalised and expected to survive.
- Arrests: none reported as of Tuesday morning.
The Carrefour Multisports complex sits within a busy neighbourhood and serves as a programming and recreational centre for local youth and families. Incidents of violence near community hubs like sports centres can raise concerns among residents, community groups and municipal officials about safety and the need for targeted policing or prevention measures. Police did not comment on whether the victim was connected to the facility or the neighbourhood beyond the location of the shooting calls.
Local context and next steps in the investigation
Laval police routinely ask neighbours with home surveillance cameras, vehicle dashcams or smartphones to review their footage for anything captured between about 10 p.m. and midnight and to contact investigators if they see anything relevant. Tips can be provided anonymously, police noted.
At this stage the public knows only a limited set of confirmed facts: the time police were called, the location, the age bracket of the victim, his non-life-threatening condition and that no arrests had been publically announced. Investigators will be working to establish a timeline, identify possible suspects and determine whether this shooting was targeted or related to other incidents.
Members of the public with information are asked to call the Laval police information line at 450-662-4636. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can use channels provided by police for anonymous tips.
| Detail | Known information |
|---|---|
| Alert time | ~10:20 p.m., Monday |
| Location | Jacques-Bureau Ave., near Carrefour Multisports |
| Victim | Man in his 20s; hospitalised; expected to survive |
| Arrests | None reported (as of Tuesday morning) |
Police presence and an active investigation remained in place Tuesday morning. Residents concerned about safety or seeking guidance on how to report information were encouraged to contact local police directly.
Further updates will depend on statements from Laval police and any charges that may be laid as the investigation progresses.
