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Shots Fired During Premier’s Speech

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Parti Québécois leader Pauline Marois.

Shots were fired and a bomb went off as Pauline Marois accepted the position as Quebec premier on Tuesday night, forcing Marois to be rushed off stage. Montreal police later reportedly took a man into custody. Marois, the leader of Parti Québécois, will become the province’s first female premier. According to Montreal police, two people were wounded and the convention center was evacuated.

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