FREDERIC SERRE
The 1019 Report
A violent physical attack of a resident of Montcalm Street in Vaudreuil-Dorion nearly two weeks ago is now being investigated by the Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes (BEI) – Quebec’s police watchdog group.
The BEI is looking into the response and actions of the Sûreté du Québec officers who responded to a 911 call on July 13 at 1:35 a.m. from a person who had just been beaten by a man. The victim said the attacker had immediately fled the scene on foot.
According to a statement by the BEI, the officers spoke with the victim and then left the residence to continue their investigation, with collaboration from the Montreal Police Department, to try to locate the suspect.
According to the BEI, a few hours later, the suspect returned to the residence and savagely attacked the victim again. The victim suffered serious injuries and was rushed to a hospital and listed in stable condition. It is not known if the victim is a man or a woman.Five BEI investigators are now probing the circumstances surrounding the SQ officers’ response. The BEI is being assisted by the Quebec City Police Service, while the attacks are also now being investigated by that force.