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Quebec police investigating after man in 40s killed in Sorel-Tracy, Que.

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The Canadian Press. (2026, October 21). Quebec police investigating after man in 40s killed in Sorel-Tracy, Que. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/quebec/quebec-police-investigating-after-man-in-40s-killed-in-sorel-tracy-que/article_14a8d7fa-eb10-5637-b132-96418b82d481.html

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Quebec provincial police are investigating a shooting death in Sorel-Tracy on Tuesday evening where a man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the hospital after being shot around 9:30 p.m. Police have not made any arrests and declined to comment on potential motives or circumstances, though they noted recent arson incidents nearby but without established links to the homicide.

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As of October 21, 2026, Quebec provincial police are investigating the death of a man in his 40s who was shot and killed on Tuesday evening in Sorel-Tracy, Que., northeast of Montreal. Emergency services were called to Chemin des Patriotes around 9:30 p.m., where they found the victim; he later died at the hospital. Police have not disclosed any details about the circumstances or motive behind the murder and no arrests have been made. Additionally, while there have been several recent cases of arson in the vicinity of the shooting scene, police stated it is too early to determine if these incidents are linked to the homicide.

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Quebec provincial police are investigating after a man in his 40s was killed Tuesday evening in Sorel-Tracy, Que., northeast of Montreal. asserted

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Police say emergency services were called around 9:30 p.m. to Chemin des Patriotes, where a man had been shot. asserted

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The victim was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. asserted

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No arrests have been made. asserted

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Provincial police said it launched an investigation, but declined to comment on the circumstances surrounding the murder or a possible motive. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Though police confirmed that there have been several cases of arson near the murder scene in recent days, they said it’s too early to establish any links. asserted

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 21, 2026. asserted

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Quebec police investigating after man in 40s killed in Sorel-Tracy, Que.

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