Man shot to death in Laval restaurant had links to organized crime, police say

Emergency services were called to the scene in Vimont neighbourhood

Image | Laval Murder Restaurant

Caption: A 42-year-old man is dead after being shot in this Laval restaurant Wednesday night. (Radio-Canada)

A 42-year-old man is dead after being shot in a restaurant in Laval's Vimont neighbourhood Wednesday night.
Police were called to the scene on des Laurentides Boulevard, near the corner of de Catane Street, just before 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The victim, who was shot in the head, was rushed to the hospital and declared dead on arrival.
Radio-Canada is reporting the victim has links to organized crime and survived a previous murder attempt in Laval several years ago.
Quebec provincial police are also involved in the investigation.