Shots fired in car theft attempt
Shots were fired early Wednesday in the Mile End when police spotted some guys trying to boost a car on Park Avenue.
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DeWolf 11:15 on 2023-09-13 Permalink
I was surprised the car thieves would have shot at the police instead of just running away, but the story makes it sound like the police may have opened fire first?
“Alors que les suspects quittaient la scène, les policiers du SPVM ont entendu un bruit sourd et ont ouvert le feu sur les suspects.”
Seems a bit cowboy…
Kate 11:32 on 2023-09-13 Permalink
The CTV version says “As they took off, SPVM officers reportedly heard a “loud noise,” likely gunshots, and opened fire on the would-be thieves” and TVA “Alors que les suspects quittaient la scène, les policiers du SPVM ont entendu un bruit sourd et ont ouvert le feu sur les suspects.”
Neither account confirms that the alleged noise was a shot fired at police which, as you say, seems unlikely.
Ian 12:00 on 2023-09-13 Permalink
i’m imagining that’s why the street was closed, the cops were trying to find a bullet or casings to justify them firing on suspects in a public place.
I’m sure if they don’t there will be no followup news story as it is quietly swept under the rug while another toothless internal investigation takes place.
Bob 15:23 on 2023-09-13 Permalink
I’m wondering where those six bullets ended up.
Joey 15:34 on 2023-09-13 Permalink
While ordering lunch today, I was interrupted by a police officer enquiring about exterior-facing cameras at the place I was at (on Parc).