On the evening of September 13, 2026, officers from the Sûreté du Québec responded to a report that a vehicle in Sorel‑Tracy was struck by at least one bullet. The incident occurred in the city’s Montérégie region and left the driver unharmed.
Sorel‑Tracy, a municipality situated along the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River, is part of the broader Montérégie area that includes a mix of residential neighborhoods and industrial zones. Police were called after a witness observed a projectile being fired toward a moving car. The vehicle’s occupants reported hearing the discharge but did not sustain any injuries.
The provincial police have opened an investigation into the shooting. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage, canvassing the surrounding streets for additional witnesses, and attempting to trace the origin of the bullet. At this stage, no suspect has been identified and no arrests have been made. The Sûreté du Québec has asked anyone with further information to come forward, although no specific details have been released about the motive or the circumstances surrounding the discharge.
Authorities emphasized that the incident is being treated with priority given the potential risk to public safety. While the driver escaped physical harm, the event has raised concerns among local residents about the presence of firearms in public spaces. No other incidents of gunfire have been reported in the area on the same evening, and traffic flow returned to normal after police secured the scene. The investigation remains ongoing, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
The Sûreté du Québec continues to monitor the situation closely, urging the community to remain vigilant while the case is examined further.