Maria Mourani, a criminologist who has studied Montreal street gangs and written about organized crime in Quebec and around the world, says she's not surprised by the recent rise in gun violence. Mourani says in the '90s many Montreal street gangs teamed up with the Hell's Angels and the Italian Mafia. "All of this is happening at the same time," she said, "we can't give a single explanation for what's happening in Montreal. In Quebec, he says the key to tackling gun violence is a long-term prevention plan led by social workers, community leaders and community groups. Community approachAlain says the police response to gun violence is only one side of the coin and the SPVM needs to rebuild trust with the communities most often affected by shootings.

Source: CBC News August 07, 2021 07:52 UTC