Two people have been killed in stabbing in downtown Quebec in eastern Canada. At least five people were injured and one suspect has been arrested, Canadian media reports.
According to the French-language newspaper Le Soleil, the man “slaughtered” his first victim around 10 pm local time in the area of Grand Hotel Château Frontenac. He did that with a saber. Witnesses calling 911 reported that the perpetrator was wearing “medieval” clothing. Near the Quebec region's parliament, he killed six more, one of whom died. Nothing has yet been announced about the condition of the injured.
Residents of the city were advised to stay in and lock the doors. The police arrested a suspect at the old port around 1 a.m. It would be a twenties. A security guard would have seen the man hide near a bush. The suspect was taken to hospital after his arrest.
According to the French-language newspaper, it is not yet clear whether it is an acquaintance of the police. The suspect's car was reportedly found near the Grand Hotel. In the car were the case of the sword and some jerry cans of gasoline.
A resident of the area said police searched his backyard, according to the Montreal Gazette. He spoke of an abnormal situation. ,,It's a full moon. It's October 31st. It's Halloween. And we are in lockdown this weekend. There shouldn't be anyone on the street. ”
