Advertisement

Police investigating after teen stabbed near Montreal high school

Authorities were called around 8:30 a.m. to an apartment on du Musée Avenue near Sherbrooke Street in Montreal's Ville-Marie borough. Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press

Police are investigating after a 15-year old was stabbed Thursday afternoon near École secondaire Louis-Riel, a high school located in the Montreal borough of Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.

Montreal police spokesperson Mariane Allaire Morin said officers were called to the intersection of Rosemont Boulevard and De Carignan Avenue at around 3:20 p.m. to reports of an injured person.

Police believe a conflict between two youths escalated with the victim suffering injuries to the upper body caused by a sharp object.

Read more: ‘Taken too soon’: Candlelight vigil and walk held in memory of West Island teen, Lucas Gaudet

Allaire Morin said the teen’s status was listed as stable Thursday evening.

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.

Get breaking National news

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

“We don’t fear for his life,” she said.

Read more: Teen dies after stabbing outside Montreal high school, principal calls incident ‘a tragic death’

Story continues below advertisement

A crime scene was established to allow for the investigation.

Allaire Morin said no arrests have been made.

Sponsored content

AdChoices