By Chelsey St-Pierre
The Suburban

A Lachine man who was rushed to the hospital Thursday was confirmed dead by authorities. Montreal police (SPVM) responded to a 911 call at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Thursday concerning a conflict that erupted in an apartment on the corner of Provost and 1st Avenue. On arrival, officers discovered a 40-year-old man who was stabbed and in critical condition.

This is the eighth homicide in Montreal since the start of 2024. Police located and arrested a 28-year-old male suspect within the vicinity of the property of the building. “The suspect is the victim’s neighbour, and was also taken to the hospital but with minor injuries,” SPVM spokesperson Jean-Pierre Brabant said.

A perimeter surrounding the building allowed police technicians investigating the scene in order to help determine the circumstances that led to the conflict. The SPVM’s major crimes unit is leading the investigation. n