Police responded to a residence on 39th Street in Montreal at approximately 14:25 on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, after receiving a call about an emergency. Officers from the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) arrived at the apartment and discovered a woman who had died at the scene and a man who was suffering serious injuries.
The SPVM team secured the location and provided emergency medical assistance to the injured man, who was later transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment. The woman's death was confirmed on site by responding officers. Both individuals were the only occupants identified at the residence at the time of the incident.
Investigators from the SPVM began a preliminary investigation at the scene, gathering evidence and speaking with witnesses in the building. The police have not released details regarding the cause of the woman's death or the circumstances that led to the man's injuries. No arrests have been reported, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The apartment is situated on 39th Street, a residential area in Montreal. Neighbouring residents were alerted to the police presence and the emergency response but have not been asked to comment publicly. The SPVM has asked anyone with additional information to contact them, though no further statements have been issued at this time.
Authorities have not disclosed the identities of the victims pending notification of next of kin. The incident adds to a series of recent emergency calls in the city, prompting a continued police focus on public safety and rapid response. The SPVM will release more information as the investigation progresses.
The incident underscores the role of the SPVM in responding to serious emergencies within Montreal's residential neighborhoods, with officers acting swiftly to secure the scene, render aid, and begin investigative procedures.