A 31-year-old woman died after being pushed from a balcony in Montreal on New Year’s Day, marking the city’s first homicide of 2026
Montreal Woman Dies After Balcony Incident
Montreal police report that a woman, who was allegedly pushed from a balcony on New Year’s Day, has died from her injuries.
The 31-year-old woman’s death marks the city’s first homicide of the year.
A 31-year-old man was arrested at the scene on January 1. He was arraigned on Friday for aggravated assault.
The incident took place around 8:15 a.m. in the Mercier—Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough.
A witness informed police that an altercation escalated on a third-floor balcony between the woman and the suspect before she fell.
The victim was discovered on the ground below the Ste-Catherine Street apartment. Police announced on Monday that she had died in the hospital.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Victim Age | 31 |
| Suspect Age | 31 |
| Incident Date | January 1 |
| Incident Time | 8:15 a.m. |
| Location | Mercier—Hochelaga-Maisonneuve |
| Charge | Aggravated Assault |
| Homicide Status | First of the Year |
