Gatineau police announced on Sunday that a 21-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 39-year-old woman at a Main Street establishment on April 23.
Suspect Charged with Second-Degree Murder
According to a police statement, Bradley Girard, 21, was taken into custody on Saturday shortly after 7:15 p.m. and has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Justine Larche. The arrest occurred in the small Laurentian town of Nominingue, approximately 200 kilometres north of Gatineau, with assistance from the Sûreté du Québec.
Girard was transported to the Mont-Laurier police station for interrogation and remains in custody. He was scheduled to appear in court on Sunday.
Details of the Incident
On April 23, Gatineau police responded to reports of gunfire at an establishment identified as Bar 77 on Main Street in the city's Lac-Beauchamp district. Upon arrival, officers discovered a woman suffering from serious injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have not disclosed further details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Appeal for Information
Individuals with relevant information are encouraged to contact the Gatineau police information line at 819-243-4636, option 1. Police continue to gather evidence and piece together the events that led to the tragedy.
This development marks a significant step in the case, bringing a suspect into custody less than two weeks after the incident. The community awaits further proceedings as the legal process unfolds.
