Montreal Police Investigate Attempted Murder and Vehicle Arson
Montreal Police are investigating a Saturday incident involving an alleged attempted murder and a vehicle set on fire, with forensic teams gathering evidence and the case remaining open.

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Montreal Police are investigating a Saturday incident involving an alleged attempted murder and a vehicle set on fire, with forensic teams gathering evidence and the case remaining open.
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