Minor arrested for social media posts in wake of Quebec courthouse shooting

He said he hoped the public would keep calm and allow Quebec’s police watchdog to complete its investigation before jumping to conclusions.

Montreal and provincial police did not confirm whether they were investigating any other alleged threats.

An 18-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot in the head during the altercation at the Maniwaki courthouse on Wednesday.

Quebec’s police watchdog released a statement saying the man had managed to seize the constable’s baton and allegedly used it to strike the officer over the head at the courthouse, about 130 kilometres north of Ottawa.

The constable then took out a gun and fired it, hitting the 18-year-old at least once in the head, according to the statement.

A video purporting to show the shooting showed someone in uniform grappling with a man in a room lined with chairs, surrounded by several other people.

Moments later, the video shows an officer seemingly pointing a gun and shooting once towards a target that is off-camera, followed by the sound of screams.

The 18-year-old’s mother posted a message on her Facebook page on Friday saying her son’s condition was improving.

“He will have to relearn to talk and eat but he is out of danger,” she wrote, thanking those who had supported the family.

Perales said the constable is recovering from his own injuries and is still on sick leave.

“He’s affected by everything he sees, everything he hears,” he said.

Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian Press

by Canadian Press

Minor arrested for social media posts in wake of Quebec courthouse shooting

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