The night attack took place in several places in the historic district of the city, and the police, even after the suspect was captured around one o’clock in the morning, urged citizens not to leave, avoid the area and lock themselves up.
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The BBC reported that two people died and five were injured in an attack in Quebec on Saturday night. He is arrested between the ages of 20 and 30. Canadian police described the man as dressed in medieval clothing, which Radio-Canada said, adding that the man was wearing samurai clothing. Since Saturday evening, the police have deployed many of their people, including dog handlers, to the old part of Quebec.
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Nothing is known about the motive of the attack. Police said five wounded were in hospital, but the severity of their injuries is unknown.
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*** ATTENTION *** | Shortly before 1 am, the SPVQ arrested a suspect | We still ask the citizens of Quebec City to stay inside with the doors locked because an investigation is still underway.
– Quebec City Police Department (@SPVQ_police) November 1, 2020
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Quebec police also warned residents through their twitter account: Shortly before 1 a.m., Quebec City police detained the suspect. We are still asking the people of Quebec to stay locked at home, as the investigation is still ongoing.
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