Man, 27, dies after shooting at park in Brossard on Montreal's South Shore
Police say security perimeter will be in place for much of the day
A 27-year-old man is dead after being shot at a park on Montreal's South Shore.
According to Longueuil police, they received 911 calls shortly after 11 p.m. on Wednesday about shots being fired at Léon-Gravel Park, which is located on Marie-Victorin Boulevard in Brossard.
Police believe someone helped the victim get to a hospital, where he died.
In an unusual move, police have released the name of the victim: Cédric Bélizaire.
"We're releasing his name because we think that certain people could reach out to us to shed some light on this event and help us know who Mr. Bélizaire could've been with last night," said Longueuil police spokesperson Marie Beauvais.
Bélizaire has a lengthy file at the Montreal courthouse. He has been convicted of numerous crimes, including assault with a weapon, using an imitation firearm to commit a crime, robbery and failing to comply with a release order, among others.
The fatal shooting prompted police to set up a large security perimeter on Marie-Victorin Boulevard between Matte Boulevard and Rhoda Street. Police say that area will be cordoned off for much of the day and are urging drivers to avoid it.
Beauvais said investigators are expected to speak with witnesses during the day.
They're asking anyone with information about this case to call 911 or the Info-Azimut line at 450-646-8500.
Written by Antoni Nerestant