Shooting in Montral-Nord leaves man injured

Montreal police are investigating after a man was shot in Montral-Nord yesterday.

Officers say a 911 call was placed at 7:20 p.m. about a person injured by gunshots in front of an apartment building on Lapierre Avenue, near Pascal Street.

Montreal police (SPVM) arrived on the scene and found a man, 52, wounded by more than one gunshot to the upper body.

SPVM spokesperson Caroline Chvrefils says the man is in stable condition in hospital, and police do not fear for his life.

According to initial reports, one or two suspects fired in the victim's direction and fled. It's not clear if a vehicle was used.

Investigators found shell casings on the ground, along with bullet holes on two apartment buildings and three parked cars.