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Man dead after being shot in South Shore park
A 27-year-old man was shot and killed in a park in Brossard on Wednesday evening, according to the Longueuil Agglomeration Police Service (SPAL).
Police were called to a park on Marie-Victorin Boulevard shortly before 11 p.m. on Wednesday after shots were reported.
The victim, Cedrick Bélizaire, was brought to a hospital on Montreal's South Shore, where he was pronounced dead.
'A large security perimeter has been established to preserve the scene and allow investigators to conduct their investigation. Witnesses are currently being interviewed by police. Investigators, accompanied by specialized teams, are on site to shed light on the exact circumstances of the event,' said SPAL spokesperson Marie Beauvais.
Traffic was reduced to one lane in the direction of La Prairie Street between Rhoda Street and Matte Boulevard. Police are asking motorists to avoid the area.
The SPAL invites anyone with information about this incident to call 9-1-1 or contact the Info-Azimut line at 450-646-8500 anonymously.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French July 3, 2025.
