By Canadian Press

Six-year-old girl in Montreal dies after stabbing in east-end home

Jul 23, 2020 | 11:57 AM

MONTREAL — A six-year-old girl who was stabbed overnight in an east-end Montreal residence has died.

Montreal police said today they are considering her death a homicide.

The girl’s 36-year-old mother was found at the scene and taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The woman has yet to be questioned by police, who say she is an important witness.

No charges have been laid yet, but police say that could change after investigators interview the mother.

One Man's Opinion

COLLINS: Are the B.C. Conservatives digging their own graves?

3h ago

Sound Off

SOUND OFF: Culturally appropriate food goes beyond the ingredients on a plate

Dec 14, 2024

Two and Out

PETERS: Whether building up or tearing down, Kamloops is what you make it

Dec 13, 2024

Police said they received an anonymous 911 call about the incident around 3 a.m. Thursday, and the girl was taken to hospital in critical condition where she died hours later.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 23, 2020.

The Canadian Press