Authorities in Longueuil are investigating a brutal attack that occurred at a pharmacy on Tuesday afternoon. The incident took place at the Jean-Coutu pharmacy located on Saint-Laurent Ouest, near the Place Longueuil shopping center.
Details of the Attack
Two suspects, a man and a woman, entered the pharmacy around lunchtime and caused significant chaos. Witnesses reported that the pair began destroying items and then violently assaulted the store manager. They used various objects found within the pharmacy to strike him repeatedly in the face.
Impact on Witnesses
The assault occurred in front of several customers and staff members, some of whom have since experienced shock from witnessing the violence. Following the attack, the manager was transported to the hospital with injuries that, thankfully, were not life-threatening.
Ongoing Investigation
The perpetrators fled the scene in a vehicle and remain at large as of late Tuesday afternoon. Investigators have been dispatched to the pharmacy to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the attack.
Support for Those Affected
In response to the traumatic event, a psychosocial support team has been sent to assist both employees and customers impacted by the violence at the pharmacy.
- Location: Jean-Coutu pharmacy, Saint-Laurent Ouest, Longueuil
- Time of Incident: Tuesday afternoon
- Victim: Pharmacy manager
- Nature of Attack: Physical assault with various objects
- Response: Victim hospitalized; psychosocial support offered
As the investigation unfolds, local authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the search for the suspects. The Longueuil community is rallying for the well-being of those affected by this shocking incident.
