Montreal, Quebec – A gas station clerk in Montreal’s St-Laurent borough is recovering in the hospital after a violent attack by an unidentified suspect. The incident unfolded early Wednesday morning at an Ultramar station on Marcel-Laurin and de la Cote Vertu boulevards.
Witnesses reported that a man wielding a knife entered the gas station just before 5 a.m. and proceeded to stab the 61-year-old employee multiple times. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, as no money or items were reported stolen during the assault. Police spokesperson Julien Lévesque described the attack as unprovoked.
The victim was rushed to the hospital and is currently in stable condition. Authorities are now searching for the suspect, who managed to flee the scene before law enforcement arrived. Investigators plan to review security footage in hopes of identifying the perpetrator.
As a result of the incident, the gas station is temporarily closed for the morning while investigators comb through the area for evidence. The community is on edge as they await updates on the ongoing investigation into this violent attack.
The violence at the gas station highlights the need for increased security measures to protect employees and customers in such establishments. Montreal residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to authorities to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The safety of workers and patrons should always be a top priority in these public spaces.