December 9th, 2024

One woman killed, one hurt in armed robbery attempt southeast of Quebec City


By The Canadian Press on November 29, 2024.

One woman has died and another has been badly injured following what police believe was an armed robbery attempt at a clothing store southeast of Quebec City. A Surete du Quebec police shoulder patch is seen in Montreal, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

SAINT-ANSELME, Que. – One woman was killed and another was badly injured following an alleged armed robbery attempt at a clothing store southeast of Quebec City.

Quebec provincial police say the suspect entered the business in St-Anselme, Que., at around 8 p.m. Thursday and wounded the two female employees before fleeing on foot.

One of the victims, who was in her 30s, died of her injuries.

The second victim, in her 20s, was seriously hurt but her life is not considered in danger.

There were no arrests as of this morning.

Police say technicians are at the scene and the investigation into the deaths is ongoing.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 29, 2024.

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