Close X
Thursday, December 12, 2024
ADVT 
National

Quebec Police Shoot, Kill Man Allegedly Brandishing Chainsaw Near Montreal

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 21 Jan, 2016 12:13 PM
    SAINT-JOSEPH-DU-LAC, Que. — Police north of Montreal have shot and killed a man they say was threatening them with a chainsaw.
     
    Deux-Montagnes regional police officers were called to deal with a family dispute early this morning and found the 52-year-old man with the motor-driven saw, which they say was running.
     
    Police say they fired at least one shot after he began acting in a threatening manner.
     
    He was declared dead in hospital.
     
    The incident occurred in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, northwest of Montreal.
     
    Provincial police have taken over the investigation.
     
    In Quebec, it is customary for another police force to investigate when officers are involved in a call that results in injury or death.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Alberta Federation Of Labour Says Requiring Doctor's Note A Waste Of Time

    Alberta Federation Of Labour Says Requiring Doctor's Note A Waste Of Time
    EDMONTON — The Alberta Federation of Labour is calling on the provincial government to do away with the longstanding practice of employers asking employees for a doctor's note to verify absences.

    Alberta Federation Of Labour Says Requiring Doctor's Note A Waste Of Time

    Canadian Pacific Railway To Cut 1,000 Positions This Year

    Canadian Pacific Railway To Cut 1,000 Positions This Year
    The Calgary-based company says most of the cuts to unionized and management positions will result from attrition and kick in by mid-year.

    Canadian Pacific Railway To Cut 1,000 Positions This Year

    Kamloops B.C., Family Saved From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning By Crying Toddler

    Kamloops B.C., Family Saved From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning By Crying Toddler
    Fifteen-month-old Celia Rupple is being credited with saving her life, the lives of her parents, and the family's several cats and dogs after carbon monoxide filled their Kamloops

    Kamloops B.C., Family Saved From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning By Crying Toddler

    Science World to Host Award-Winning Bartenders at Science of Cocktail Event!

    Science World to Host Award-Winning Bartenders at Science of Cocktail Event!

    Think molecular mixology, snappy suits and dazzling dresses. For one night only, the Science of C...

    Science World to Host Award-Winning Bartenders at Science of Cocktail Event!

    Newfoundland Man Found Not Guilty In Soccer Stabbing Heard Voice: 'Get That Kid'

    Newfoundland Man Found Not Guilty In Soccer Stabbing Heard Voice: 'Get That Kid'
    Layman heard the phantom instruction moments before plunging a 25-centimetre blade into the boy's neck and chest, Judge Colin Flynn read from his decision in provincial court.

    Newfoundland Man Found Not Guilty In Soccer Stabbing Heard Voice: 'Get That Kid'

    Possible Ikea Return To Halifax Prompts Twitter Buzz From Those Who Miss Shop

    Possible Ikea Return To Halifax Prompts Twitter Buzz From Those Who Miss Shop
    kea Canada said its president, Stefan Sjostrand, will join the city's mayor, Mike Savage, Friday for a news conference.

    Possible Ikea Return To Halifax Prompts Twitter Buzz From Those Who Miss Shop