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Gatineau Homicide: Man Dies After Brutal Attack

Summary

  • A 45-year-old Gatineau man died from injuries sustained last week.
  • The victim was attacked on rue Broadway Ouest and later died.
  • Police arrested a 26-year-old suspect at the scene.
Gatineau Homicide: Man Dies After Brutal Attack

A 45-year-old Gatineau resident has succumbed to injuries from an armed assault that occurred last week, prompting Gatineau police to classify the event as the third homicide within their jurisdiction in 2026. The victim, identified as Jean Patenaude, was attacked on Wednesday on rue Broadway Ouest.

Authorities apprehended 26-year-old Kevin-Jordy Rotangar at the assault location. Initially, Rotangar faced charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault. Investigators are now reviewing the case to determine the appropriate charges following Patenaude's death.

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