A bandit who had just stealed items inside the Simons store in downtown Montreal opened fire towards a security guard who was trying to catch it on Thursday at the end of the morning.
At least one shot was fired by the suspect around 11:45 a.m. at the exit of the trade which overlooks rue Metcalfe. A few dozen meters away is rue Sainte-Catherine, which swarmed with pedestrians at that time of the day.
MAXIME DELAND/AGENCE QMI
According to our information, the suspect in this case has committed a flight inside the store and a security guard attempted to prevent him from fleeing.
There would have been a verbal exchange and a grip between the two men. At some point, the criminal would have drawn a gun, before shooting in the direction of the employee. A socket was also found on the sidewalk.
MAXIME DELAND/AGENCE QMI
Fortunately, the security guard was not reached and no one else in the surroundings were injured by the lost ball.
The suspect fled on foot and the police were still looking for him in the middle of the afternoon.
MAXIME DELAND/AGENCE QMI
In addition to the many road works which paralyze this portion of the city center, the authorities have completely closed rue Metcalfe, between rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest and boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest, for investigations.
The viewing of the images of the surveillance cameras could make it possible to learn more about the sought -after suspect.
