At least three people were reportedly shot on Friday around 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the popular Estérel Resort hotel complex in the Laurentians.
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The crime was allegedly committed near the end of dinner time, in the resort’s parking lot. According to our information, one of the victims was hit in the head by at least one firearm projectile.
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At least two other people were reportedly injured by gunshots during the shooting.
According to information obtained by our Bureau of Investigation, one of the victims would be Mr. Valeriy Tarasenko, who is a relative and ex-business partner of Inna Yashchyshyn, a fraudster who had infiltrated the entourage of Donald Trump.
According to the latest news, however, he would be out of danger.
Hotel guests are currently confined to their rooms.
“I was out for a walk with my wife and we got hit by employees who told us to go back inside because an active shooter was wanted,” said Jeff Waldman, a Toronto resident. visiting Quebec for a few days.
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The suspects are said to have fled in a vehicle, and the police were still looking for them in the early afternoon.
“I saw police officers, at least 20, walking outside with their weapons,” Waldman said.
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The Estérel Resort confirms that the hotel reception is operating normally and that it will remain open all weekend.
Police officers are present outside to check the confirmations of stay, but the hotel confirms that the interior of the establishment is safe.
Customers who wish to do so can postpone their stay to a later date, free of charge.
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