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Teen in hospital after armed assault outside Montreal high school

According to a study released this week by a local research institute, one in three Montrealers stopped by police believes they were profiled. Researchers say the findings suggest that there is still a lack of trust in law enforcement among much of the population. (Global News). Mario Beauregard/The Canadian Press

Police are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was critically injured outside a high school in the borough of Montreal North.

Montreal police spokesperson Véronique Dubuc said it happened at around 4:20 p.m. on Monday, near École Secondaire Calixa-Lavallée located on Pelletier Avenue.

Dubuc said several 911 calls were made reporting an injured teen.

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When officers arrived at the scene, they located the victim who had serious upper body injuries.

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Although conscious, Dubuc said his injuries were deemed critical as the teen was transported to hospital.

By 7:45 p.m., Montreal police had received an update from medical authorities stating the boy’s life was no longer in danger.

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Dubuc said preliminary information indicates an altercation broke out as classes were let out for the day.

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The conflict escalated and the victim was assaulted in the school yard, “possibly with a blunt object.”

The suspects fled the scene. No arrests have been made.

A perimeter has been set up to allow for the investigation.

 

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