Two Men, 28 and 34, Were Struck by Several Projectiles Near Boulevard Je-Me-Souviens and Rue Lancelot in the Sainte-Rose Sector of Laval, and the Service de police de Laval Is Investigating What Noovo Info Calls Two Attempted Murders (October 15, 2026)
Two men, aged 28 and 34, were wounded by gunfire near the intersection of boulevard Je-Me-Souviens and rue Lancelot in the Sainte-Rose sector of Laval on the evening of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and the Service de police de Laval is investigating. Courrier Laval, which published its report on Thursday, October 15 at 9:01 a.m. and updated it three minutes later, reports that many people called 911 at about 10:45 p.m. to report detonations, that the two men were struck by several projectiles, and that their lives are not in danger. Noovo Info, publishing at 9:43 a.m. the same morning, describes the file as two attempted murders. No arrest has been reported, and no suspect description has been released.
What the Two Outlets Report
Courrier Laval reports that the calls came in at about 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday evening and that officers of the Service de police de Laval found two men, 34 and 28, who had been struck by several projectiles. The two men were taken to the nearest hospital by Urgences-santé paramedics, and Courrier Laval reports that their lives are not in danger. The outlet reports that investigators are to meet the two men as soon as their condition allows.
Noovo Info gives the same ages and the same approximate time, attributing them to the Service de police de Laval, and reports that the injuries do not endanger the victims’ lives. It describes the matter as “deux tentatives de meurtre” — two attempted murders — and reports that several people contacted police to report the sounds of detonations.
Courrier Laval reports that forensic identification technicians of the Service de police de Laval examined the scene in the early hours of Thursday morning, and that the crimes against the person squad has the file and is working to establish the causes and circumstances of the event. Noovo Info reports that forensic identification technicians examined the scene and that on Thursday morning the causes and circumstances were still being worked out; it does not name a squad.
The Sainte-Rose Location
Courrier Laval places the scene near the Sainte-Rose-de-Lima cemetery, at the intersection of boulevard Je-Me-Souviens and rue Lancelot. Noovo Info places it in the Sainte-Rose neighbourhood of Laval. Neither outlet gives a street address.
What has not been reported
- Arrests and suspects: No arrest has been reported, and no suspect description or number of suspects has been released.
- The weapon: The exact number of shots fired and the type of weapon used have not been reported.
- The victims: No names have been released. Courrier Laval reports that investigators will meet the two men once their condition permits.
- A motive: The causes and circumstances of the shooting were still being established on Thursday morning, Noovo Info reports.
Timeline
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026, about 10:45 p.m.Many people call 911 to report detonations near boulevard Je-Me-Souviens and rue Lancelot in the Sainte-Rose sector of Laval, Courrier Laval reports. Noovo Info says several people contacted police.
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026, nightTwo men, 28 and 34, are taken to the nearest hospital. Courrier Laval reports they were struck by several projectiles and that their lives are not in danger.
- Thursday, October 15, 2026, early morningForensic identification technicians examine the scene, Courrier Laval reports.
- Thursday, October 15, 2026, 9:01 a.m.Courrier Laval publishes its report, updating it at 9:04 a.m.
- Thursday, October 15, 2026, 9:43 a.m.Noovo Info publishes its report, describing the file as two attempted murders.
Investigating. Courrier Laval reports the crimes against the person squad has the file.
Courrier Laval reports its paramedics took both men to the nearest hospital.
Sources
- Courrier Laval, “Des coups de feu font deux blessés près d’un cimetière de Laval,” October 15, 2026, 9:01 a.m., updated 9:04 a.m. — for the ages, the injuries and the squad — courrierlaval.com
- Noovo Info, “Tentatives de meurtre: deux hommes blessés par balle à Laval,” October 15, 2026, 9:43 a.m. — for the attempted-murder wording — noovo.info
Everyone involved is presumed innocent, and nothing described here has been tested in court. The information is that of the Service de police de Laval, as reported by Courrier Laval and Noovo Info. No gang or criminal organization has been named in connection with this case.