MONTREAL – The fire that claimed the life of a 59-year-old Rosemont man is now being investigated as a homicide, according to Montreal police.
A spokesperson told Global News that the force’s major crimes unit determined the victim had been murdered following the autopsy.
This is the 28th homicide in the city this year.
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READ MORE: Overnight fire claims life of Rosemont man
The fire broke out late Tuesday night on Dézéry Street between Rachel and Sherbrooke streets.
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He was not known to police.
The police are not saying what caused the man’s death, or if he died before or during the fire.
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