Laval police searching for clues in 2024 attempted murder

A Laval police command post truck. (SPL)

Laval police (SPL) is asking for the public’s help to uncover information about the attempted murder of business owner Ali Chaaban in 2024.

“New evidence has allowed the case to move forward and establish links between the various individuals involved,” the force notes. “Investigators are actively pursuing efforts to identify and bring to justice all individuals linked to this attempted murder, regardless of their role or where they are located.”

Police explain that at 1:07 p.m. on Feb. 9, 2024, several 911 calls were made about gunshots in a commercial parking lot in Laval.

“Upon arrival, police located a 33-year-old man who had been shot,” the SPL said. “The victim, Ali Chaaban, escaped without serious injury.”

Following that incident, police say that one of Chaaban’s businesses was targeted twice by “acts of violence before ceasing operations.”

On February 14, 2024, at 3 a.m., the Antika restaurant-lounge was struck by gunfire.

“A 29-year-old man, Terron Martin Julien, was arrested and later convicted of the crime,” police state.

On March 22, 2024, at 11 p.m., the same business was hit by an arson attack, causing minor damage.

As a result, a command post is set to be available from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the commercial parking lot at 1690 de l’Avenir Boulevard.

Investigators say they are also looking into overarching allegations of extortion at Laval businesses.

Anyone with information is encouraged to visit the command post, contact the Info-Police Line at 450-662-INFO (4636) or dial 911 and mention case number LVL-240209-046.