Attempted murder in Saint-Léonard: he survives by a miracle because the firearm jammed
The 49-year-old man who was the victim of an attempted murder in the street Thursday evening in the Saint-Léonard district of Montreal would probably have died if the suspect's weapon had not jammed after the third shot.
This new episode of armed violence occurred shortly before 8 p.m., rue de Villieu, near rue Salvaye, in the heart of a residential area.
According to our information, the victim had just parked his vehicle at the edge of the sidewalk when he was stopped by an individual in the street who said he wanted to speak to him.
While the victim went to meet the individual, a second suspect arrived from behind, before opening fire three times.
The man, who apparently fell into a trap that had just been set for him, was hit by three projectiles in the back.
He miraculously survived the attack, as the gunman's weapon allegedly jammed after the third shot.
The two suspects fled the scene after the crime and have still not been found.
The victim was rushed to hospital, where doctors initially feared for his life.
However, his state of health stabilized during the evening and night, so he is expected to survive his injuries.
Assisted by a dog handler, investigators and forensic identification technicians from the Montreal police remained for several hours at the scene of the attempted murder, in an attempt to collect testimony and evidence that could advance the case. 'investigation.
The man targeted by this attempted murder is known to police circles, but is not a high-level criminal.
He was sentenced to 12 months in prison in the late 1990s after being convicted of criminal drug offenses.
He also pleaded guilty in 2020 to several drug trafficking charges in two separate cases. He received prison sentences of 6 months and 12 months.
