A man died Sunday morning in hospital after a passerby found him lying on Sainte-Catherine Street East in downtown Montreal.
Police spokesperson Johany Charland says the man was discovered lying on the road near Fafard Street around 4:45 a.m. in critical condition.
Charland says the death is considered suspicious.Â
The causes and circumstances of the death are currently unknown.Â
Charland says forensic technicians are on site collecting evidence to help clarify the situation.
Police said in an earlier news release that officers had noted signs of violence on the upper body of the victim.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 8, 2026.
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