Man injured after early morning stabbing by hospital roommate in Montreal

Montreal police say a 53-year-old man was stabbed with a sharp object by a fellow patient sharing the same hospital room.

They say the victim suffered serious injuries but is expected to survive.

Police were called to the French-language downtown Montreal superhospital, known as the CHUM, at about 1:15 a.m.

Const. Véronique Dubuc says a 35-year-old male suspect attacked his roommate with a sharp object and hospital staff intervened.

The victim was seriously injured in the upper body but was quickly stabilized by hospital staff.

Police are investigating and don’t yet know the motive for the attack.

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

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