A man was shot dead Monday afternoon in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. This is the mafioso Francesco Del Balso, learned The Press.
This murder occurred at the intersection of Saint-Régis and Deacon streets, according to the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM). The shots were heard around 1:10 p.m., not far from the Monster Gym. Authorities have not confirmed the identity of the victim and speak of an injured man. But various sources have confirmed to The Press that it is the mobster Francesco Del Balso. He succumbed to his injuries, according to our information. The police had found a firearm at his home during a recent search, we are told.
More details will follow.