The Chomedey district in Laval was once again the scene of an episode of gun violence overnight from Sunday to Monday, an event for which a man was arrested.

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The incident took place in front of the Le Skratch bar, located on Curé-Labelle Boulevard, around 2:15 a.m., when three individuals were kicked out of the bar for reasons that are not known.

As they left in a vehicle, the driver allegedly fired several shots in the air.

Police officers who were nearby intercepted the individuals and arrested the driver.

The 28-year-old man from Montreal is known to police. He was still being held Monday morning and is expected to be questioned in the coming hours.

This is the 25th arrest in connection with firearms since the beginning of the year in Laval.

The firearm that was allegedly used was near the vehicle in the morning. It will be subject to expertise.

No one was hurt.