2023 Amqui truck attack
On March 13, 2023, a pickup truck hit eleven pedestrians in Amqui, Quebec, Canada, killing three and injuring eight, including two children.
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| Location | Amqui, Quebec, Canada |
| Date | March 13, 2023 ≈ 3:00 p.m. (EST, UTC−05:00) |
| Target | Pedestrians |
Attack type | Vehicle-ramming attack |
| Weapons | Pickup truck |
| Deaths | 3 |
| Injured | 8 |
| Motive | Under investigation |
| Accused | Steeve Gagnon |
| Charges | 3 first-degree murder; 9 attempted murder |
The incident had a large impact on the small, tightly-knit town, with the Premier of Quebec leading a delegation to show his support for the grieving community.
The accused turned himself in to police shortly after allegedly fleeing the scene. Police investigators described the incident as premeditated and deliberate. On April 4, the accused was charged with three counts of first-degree murder, 9 counts of attempted murder, and 2 counts of dangerous driving. As of December 2023, the accused is in custody and the criminal investigation is ongoing. As of February 19, 2024, the accused is scheduled to stand trial trial on June 3, 2024.