Montreal assault victim dies; police upgrade charges

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A 54-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a Montreal assault, now classified as the city's 10th homicide of the year. The victim was found bleeding on Monday near Park Avenue and Milton Street and was hospitalized in critical condition. A 34-year-old man was arrested shortly after the assault and is expected to face new charges. The police stated no weapon was used in the attack. The death, occurring on Saturday, is being counted as the 10th homicide, despite a later killing being reported.


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