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Teen Arrested Over Threats After Longueuil Police Killing of 15-Year-Old

Parallel probes continue into the shooting by Quebec's watchdog alongside Montreal police.

Overview

  • Longueuil police say a 15-year-old suspect was arrested on Thursday for allegedly threatening officers following the death of Nooran Rezayi.
  • The teenager was released under conditions, and investigators say the alleged threats were tied to Rezayi’s killing.
  • One involved officer received protective measures after online threats targeting him and his family.
  • The BEI reports seizing a baseball bat at the scene and says the only firearm recovered belonged to the officer who fired.
  • Rezayi was shot during a response to a 911 report of a group of armed youths in Longueuil, as Montreal police pursue a parallel criminal inquiry and the community held a funeral in Brossard.