A 57-year-old man, identified as Stéphane Quinton, was killed Tuesday evening, December 16, 2025, in a normally quiet residential neighbourhood in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec.

According to reports, Quinton was chased by at least three individuals who allegedly attacked him as he attempted to escape. Surveillance footage reportedly shows him running toward the backyard of a nearby home, where he tried unsuccessfully to climb a fence.

An individual was also seen carrying what appeared to be an ice pick. Witnesses reported that the weapon was later found in a backyard stairwell. The attack reportedly occurred less than 50 metres from where Quinton was eventually found.

Police were called to the intersection of Avenue des Cyprès and Rue des Frênes at approximately 9:30 p.m. after an unconscious man was discovered outside. Witnesses reported seeing emergency responders attempting to revive him. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead. He reportedly suffered at least two chest wounds.

The victim was originally from Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, in Quebec’s Haute-Gaspésie region. Authorities have not explained why he was in Saint-Jérôme or what may have led to the deadly attack.

The incident has left residents of the usually peaceful neighbourhood shaken and concerned. Some neighbours reported seeing three individuals running away from the area around the time of the attack.

The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) has taken over the investigation. At the time of the report, no arrests had been made, and investigators had not released a possible motive.

Although Quinton reportedly had a criminal record involving drug and firearms offences in the Gaspé Peninsula, investigators have not established whether his past had any connection to his death.

The investigation remains ongoing as police work to determine what happened and identify those responsible.