A shooting at a restaurant in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, left a 20-year-old man seriously injured Friday evening, September 4, 2026, after gunfire was reported inside the establishment on Alexandre Street.

The incident was reported at approximately 6:30 p.m., prompting a significant response from police, paramedics and other emergency personnel. The Sûreté du Québec said officers were called to the business following reports that shots had been fired inside.

The injured man was transported to hospital with serious injuries. His condition had not been publicly confirmed by late Friday evening.

Restaurant Shooting Prompts Major Police Response

Witnesses described a chaotic scene as customers reacted to the sound of gunfire. People inside the restaurant reportedly heard two shots before a window shattered and individuals were instructed to get down.

Police and paramedics arrived shortly afterward and established a security perimeter around the business. Investigators began examining the restaurant and surrounding area as they worked to determine what had happened.

Residents nearby also reported hearing the gunshots. One neighbour said she saw numerous police vehicles arrive and officers enter the restaurant to assist those affected by the incident.

The shooting reportedly occurred while customers were gathered at the restaurant, leaving people in the surrounding area shocked and concerned about the violence.

Suspect Remains at Large

The person or people responsible for the shooting reportedly left the area before police could make an arrest. No arrests had been announced by late Friday night.

Major-crimes investigators with the Sûreté du Québec were working to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify the person or people involved. Forensic identification technicians were also expected to examine the scene and collect evidence that could assist the investigation.

Authorities had not publicly identified a motive or explained what may have led to the shooting. Investigators are expected to speak with witnesses and analyze available evidence as they attempt to reconstruct the events inside the restaurant.

For the injured man and his loved ones, the immediate concern remains his recovery following the serious shooting. Meanwhile, residents of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield are left dealing with the shock of gunfire occurring inside a public establishment.

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information about the victim’s condition, the circumstances of the shooting and any potential arrest may be released as authorities continue their work.