LOWacled · L2 · riot2025-04-01
[Canada] Riots: Violent demonstration
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On 1 April 2025, 250 rioters rallied in Montreal - North (Quebec) to demand justice for a man who was killed by the police. Rioters blocked the streets and started throwing rocks and other projectiles toward police in riot gear. Demonstrators also lit on fire with gasoline, fireworks were set, and demonstrators threw tear gas towards police.
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- LOW
- Occurred
- 2025-04-01
- Country
- Canada
- Event type
- riot
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