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Expect retaliation after Starbucks shooting of organized crime figure, expert says

Theologou was under police surveillance and linked to drug trafficking and weapons crimes; two others were injured and a burnt vehicle may be connected, officials said.

  • A shooting at a Starbucks in Laval resulted in the death of Charalambos Theologou, identified as an organized crime figure, according to local police.
  • Quebec provincial police are investigating the shooting and have not made any arrests, with a burnt vehicle possibly linked to the crime.
  • A former detective, Pietro Poletti, stated there will likely be retaliation due to the nature of organized crime, where violence is common over territory disputes.
  • Laval's police chief noted a trend of lower gun crimes in the area, while the public security minister indicated the victims were likely not innocent bystanders.
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Expect retaliation after Starbucks shooting of organized crime figure, expert says

MONTREAL — A former Montreal police investigator warns that more violence could follow this week's shooting at a Starbucks north of the city, as the victim was formally identified as an organized crime figure.

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City News broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Friday, October 3, 2025.
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