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Man shot to death in Laval restaurant had links to organized crime, police say

Police were called to the scene on des Laurentides Boulevard, near the corner of le Royer Street, just before 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Emergency services were called to the scene in Vimont neighbourhood

A 42-year-old man is dead after being shot in this Laval restaurant Wednesday night. (Radio-Canada)

A 42-year-old man is dead after being shot in a restaurant in Laval's Vimont neighbourhood Wednesday night.

Police were called to the scene on des Laurentides Boulevard, near the corner of de Catane Street, just before 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The victim, who was shot in the head, was rushed to the hospital and declared dead on arrival.

Radio-Canada is reporting the victim has links to organized crime and survived a previous murder attempt in Laval several years ago.

Quebec provincial police are also involved in the investigation.