Tragedy in Brossard: Who were the two victims found on Bienvenue Street?

A Nighttime Call That Turned Into a Nightmare

A chilling call shattered the quiet of the night from Sunday to Monday in Brossard, in the Montérégie region. It was around 12:45 a.m. when the phone rang at the Longueuil Agglomeration Police Service (SPAL). On the other end of the line, a caller reported an armed assault on Bienvenue Avenue. Patrol officers immediately rushed to the scene, unsure of exactly what awaited them.

Upon arrival, the scene was horrific. The officers discovered two lifeless bodies: a 56-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman. Unfortunately, there was nothing that could be done to save them. Both victims had visible injuries, and their deaths were confirmed right at the scene of the crime. As Jacqueline Pierre, a SPAL spokesperson present on Monday morning, explained, a crime scene was immediately established to preserve evidence, supported by the deployment of a mobile command post.

The Victims’ Identities and the Progress of the Investigation

So, who are they? To advance the investigation and encourage witnesses to come forward, the SPAL decided to reveal the identities of the deceased on Monday evening. They are Marcos Amilcar Diaz Lopez and Sonia-Maricela Gonzalez-Velasquez. These names now resonate painfully throughout this residential neighborhood.

Throughout Monday, the comings and goings of investigators and forensic technicians set the pace of life on Bienvenue Street. They combed through the crime scene to try to understand the mechanics of what is now being treated as a homicide investigation. At the end of the day, another spokesperson, Mélanie Mercier, confirmed that the analysis of the crime scene and the technical examinations had been completed. For now, the police are proceeding with caution: no specific hypothesis is being favored over another.

A Troubled Past and Recent Accusations

However, this was not the first time law enforcement had responded to this specific address. The information was confirmed by Mélanie Mercier: police had already visited this residence in the past. The context? Allegations of domestic violence involving offenses committed in 2024.

The criminal record of the 56-year-old man, Marcos Amilcar Diaz Lopez, reveals a troubled recent past. Five charges had been filed against him: armed assault, criminal harassment, threats to kill or cause bodily harm, as well as two counts of simple assault. The man had been released, and this is where the story takes a peculiar turn: all the charges against him had finally been dropped very recently, on December 5.

Call for the public’s help

The investigation, fueled in part by information provided by Jean-Philippe Hugues, is actively ongoing. The Longueuil Metropolitan Police Service is appealing to anyone who may have any information about this tragic event. If you saw or heard anything, please contact the Info-Azimut hotline or submit your information online. Every detail counts.

Note: If you or a loved one is affected by domestic violence, support resources are available.

Source: ici.radio-canada.ca

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Tragedy in Brossard: Who were the two victims found on Bienvenue Street?