By Canadian Press

Quebec family wants answers 3 weeks after father, son hit during police shootout

Aug 26, 2024 | 11:23 AM

MONTREAL — A family is seeking answers and financial support after a father and son were caught in crossfire during a shootout earlier this month between police and a suspect in a Montreal suburb.

Houssam Abdallah, 52, remains in hospital and is set to undergo more medical procedures as he recovers from five bullet wounds.

Abdallah’s son, Abdel Rahman, 18, was also struck after a volley of bullets were exchanged between police and a 26-year-old suspect in front of the family’s home in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Que., on Aug. 4.

The suspect was attempting to steal Abdallah’s vehicle shortly before the shooting started.

Abdallah’s daughter, Jana, 22, says she doesn’t know whether her father and brother were shot by police or the suspect — or why her family members were both handcuffed by police after they were injured.

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She says her father was the family’s primary provider, and she wants to know what financial resources are available to help them.

Jana Abdallah says a support worker with a victims’ aid group suggested they ask family and friends for money.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 26, 2024.

The Canadian Press