Two people found dead in Montreal apartment in apparent domestic dispute: police

Montreal police are investigating the deaths of two people in their 70s who died of gunshot wounds in an apartment.

Const. Véronique Dubuc says the deaths of a 70-year-old man and a 71-year-old woman were tied to a domestic dispute.

Dubuc says no other information was available as investigators continue their work.

Earlier, police said emergency services were called to an apartment east of downtown Montreal around 9 a.m.

Police found two bodies inside a unit, both deceased.

A security perimeter was set up in the area and investigators are meeting with witnesses.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 11, 2024.