Quebec Police Think A Father Intentionally Set Off An Explosion That Killed Him & His Sons

Both boys were under the age of three.

Quebec Police Think A Father Intentionally Set Off An Explosion That Killed Him & His Sons
Sûreté du Québec - page officielle. | Facebook
Senior Editor

A Monday morning Saguenay explosion that killed a father and his two sons may have been a murder-suicide, according to Quebec police.

The blast occurred on January 10 at 10 a.m. on rue Dubose in the neighbourhood of Arvida.

Sûreté du Québec (SQ) spokesperson Hugues Beaulieu told MTL Blog that information uncovered by an investigative unit suggests the explosion was an intentional act by the 39-year-old man. Both children were under the age of three.

The SQ says the man "had knowledge of how to handle explosives."

As of Thursday morning, investigators are trying to determine what kind of explosive caused the blast, Beaulieu added.

There are no other details as of the time of writing.

This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.

sûreté du québecquebec police
  • Thomas MacDonald
  • Thomas MacDonald

    Senior Editor

    Thomas MacDonald was the Senior Editor of MTL Blog. He received a B.A. with honours from McGill University in 2018 and worked as a Writer and Associate Editor before entering his current role. He is proud to lead the MTL Blog team and to provide its readers with the information they need to make the most of their city.

A Montreal millionaire trying to bring the Expos back already has a stadium plan ready

Is this really happening?

This new Canadian coin looks like spare change but is actually worth way more

Don't expect to find it in your wallet.

This Montreal park with Disney vibes has transformed into an ethereal winter wonderland

The snow-covered version only lasts a few more weeks! ❄️

Here's when January's Canada Child Benefit payment arrives & how much parents can get

Here's everything parents need to know about January's payment. 💰