Shots fired after conflict over vehicle towing degenerates in Montreal's east end

Conflict over vehicle towing ends in gunshot A conflict between three people over a vehicle being towed during a snow removal operation erupted in gunfire in Montreal.

A conflict between three people over a vehicle being towed during a snow removal operation erupted in gunfire in Montreal's east end Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles borough Tuesday night.

Montreal police (SPVM) received a 911 call at 9:45 p.m. about gunshots heard on Forsyth Street near Tricentenaire Boulevard.

"What we know, according to witnesses, is that there was a conflict between the man who was living there and a tow truck driver concerning the noise of the tow truck," explained Manuel Couture, a spokesperson with Montreal police.

The force says the man went back into his home to get a firearm.

"The suspect fired at least one shot in the direction of the victim," said Antony Dorelas, a spokesperson with Montreal police.

Shortly after, a 39-year-old man was arrested. He faces two charges.

"The first one is discharging a firearm and the second one is assault with a weapon," explained Crown Prosecutor Marie-Christine Lajoie.

The man was supposed to appear in court on Wednesday afternoon, but the case was postponed.

A 19-year-old was treated at the scene for nervous shock, but there were no reported injuries.

Investigators are working to determine the reasoning behind the shooting.