By Chelsey St-Pierre
The Suburban

A resident’s morning walk turned tragic in Dollard-Des-Ormeaux last Thursday when a passerby discovered the body of a male teenager, prompting an immediate response from Montreal police (SPVM). The teen had been killed by a gunshot to the head.

The grim discovery was made at approximately 8 a.m. in a park at the intersection of Trinity and Chauret streets, in what is typically a peaceful residential area. First responders rushed to the scene after receiving the 911 call. The teen’s death was pronounced immediately on site.

SPVM investigators swarmed the area, with multiple police vehicles and forensics teams on site. The SPVM has confirmed that the Criminal Investigations Division has taken over the case.

Police set up a mobile command centre at the corner of Trinity and Chauret, and actively canvassed the neighbourhood. Several residents reported seeing unusual activity in the park the night before, though police have not confirmed any connection to the death.

The area around the park, situated in a residential district, remained closed to the public as investigators did their work. Anyone with information is asked to dial 911 or to contact Info-Crime anonymously at 514-393-1133.

The identity of the deceased remains confidential.