SQ arrest man in connection with homicide in Laurentians

Provincial police have made an arrest in connection with the killing of a man in the Laurentians community of Saint-Lin-Laurentides last Wednesday.

On Aug. 28, the Sûreté du Québec were called around 3:30 p.m. to the intersection of 9th Avenue and Guilbault Street after reports of detonations.

They found an injured 51-year-old victim at the scene. He died in hospital after suffering gunshot wounds. 

The 47-year-old suspect from Saint-Lin-Laurentides is expected to appear by video conference at the Joliette courthouse Saturday.

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