The murder of a 21-year-old young man, committed in Repentigny on Saturday morning, caused shock and incomprehension from one of her friends, who described the victim as a “sweet and problem-free” boy.
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“He was a funny and very calm person. He always thought of others first. I don’t understand why someone attacked him,” says Noémy Mercier, a longtime friend.
Photo from Youcef Khelil’s Youtube account
Youcef Khelil, 21, was killed in an armed attack on his home on rue Bernières in Repentigny on March 25, 2023.
Around 4am, Repentigny police officers received a call for a seriously injured person on rue de Bernières. The victim, Youcef Khelil, was then transported to the hospital center where he succumbed to his injuries.
“The last time I saw him was four or five months ago. We didn’t see each other every day, but we were a gang that stayed friends after high school. We’ve heard from each other occasionally and he’s been fine,” said the young woman, who went to the scene of the tragedy on Saturday afternoon.
According to her, Youcef Khelil still lived with his parents on rue de Bernières.
Investigation
The investigation was transferred to the Sûreté du Québec (SQ), which was on site to analyze the scene and understand the circumstances of this event.
“We still don’t know what type of weapon was involved in this attack,” said Catherine Bernard, spokeswoman for the SQ.
According to our information, Youcef Khelil had no criminal record. The investigation continues in cooperation with the local authorities.
Anyone with information regarding this attack is asked to contact the SQ Information Center at 514-598-4141.
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