2023 Amqui truck attack
| 2023 Amqui truck attack | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
On March 13, 2023, a pickup truck hit eleven pedestrians in Amqui, Quebec, Canada, killing three men and injuring eight others, including two children.
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. The trial began in May 2025.