Overnight crimes involving gunfire, assault leave one dead, one injured in Montreal

One person has died, injuries are being monitored and bullet casings were found following a slew of what appear to be violent crimes occurring overnight in Montreal.

Three major events took place in the city, according to police, who did not specify whether they believe the incidents are related.

Once man was shot and later died in hospital, police learned at around 4:30 a.m.

The man brought himself to a Montreal hospital early Saturday morning, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Police say they are investigating; however the details of the shooting were still unknown Saturday morning.