The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) responded to reports of gunfire that sounded after dark on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in the neighborhoods of Rivière-des-Prairies and Saint‑Michel. The incidents were logged at 12:23:10 GMT, and officers arrived on the scene but have not made any arrests at this stage.
According to police statements, the two separate calls described shots being fired in each community during the early evening hours. SPVM units conducted preliminary investigations at both locations, securing the areas and gathering any available evidence. No injuries were reported, and no further details about the source of the gunfire have been released.
The events come amid a series of recent nighttime shootings that have been reported across Montreal’s northern districts. Local authorities have noted a pattern of similar incidents, prompting an ongoing police investigation aimed at identifying any individuals or groups responsible. The SPVM has indicated that the current cases will be examined alongside earlier reports to determine whether a broader trend is emerging.
As of now, the investigation remains active, with police continuing to canvass the neighborhoods for witnesses and additional information. Residents have been asked to remain vigilant and to report any further suspicious activity. The SPVM has not announced any further updates, and the situation is being monitored closely as part of the broader effort to address nighttime gunfire in the city.