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When the group of about a dozen people reached the site Monday evening, Rezayi’s mother, Fahima Rezayi, clutched a small framed photograph of her son and screamed: “Justice for my son.”
The crowd then fell quiet for a minute of silence at the place where the teenager was killed on Sept. 21, 2025.
The vigil brought family, friends and supporters together on Montreal's South Shore to mark a year without him — and a year spent waiting to learn whether the police officer who shot him will face criminal charges.
Many of those gathered outside the police station in Longueuil's Saint-Hubert borough were dressed in black. Conversations were subdued, often little more than whispers, as the family stood together before beginning the walk.
Rezayi's relatives occasionally embraced one another and wore white T-shirts bearing a photograph of the teenager smiling and giving a thumbs-up, alongside the words “Justice for Nooran.”
Family, friends and supporters of 15 year-old Nooran Rezayi march from a Service de Police de l'Agglomeration de Longueuil station to the site where he was killed, during a protest and vigil held in his honour, in Longueuil, Que., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Nearby, several young people stood apart from the crowd wearing masks with messages calling for justice.
One person carried a sign reading “Nooran means light.” Another read “Forever 15.” Behind them, a large banner called for an end to police violence.
Rezayi's sister, Frozan Rezayi, struggled through tears as she described her brother as “the light of our home, of our days,” and said he would remain the light of their hearts.
“He was a son, a brother, a cousin, a friend, a nephew, a child,” she told the crowd. “A child who brought joy everywhere he went.”
She remembered a teenager who liked making people laugh and smile, and who had dreams, plans and years of life still ahead of him.
“How has it already been a year since they took my brother's life? And there are still no answers,” she said.
Family, friends and supporters of 15 year-old Nooran Rezayi march from a Service de Police de l'Agglomération de Longueuil station to the site where he was killed by police, during a protest and vigil held in his honour, in Longueuil, Que., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
A year after Rezayi's death, the central question for his family remains unresolved: whether the officer who shot him will face criminal charges.
Rezayi was killed after Longueuil police responded to a 911 call reporting a group of allegedly armed youths in a residential neighbourhood in Saint-Hubert.
Quebec's police watchdog, the Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes, later said the only firearm seized at the scene belonged to the officer who shot Rezayi. Investigators also seized a baseball bat, a backpack and ski masks.
A supporter of 15 year-old Nooran Rezayi, who was killed last year by police, takes a moment alone during a vigil held in his honour, in Longueuil, Que., on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
The police watchdog completed its investigation in March and submitted its report to Quebec prosecutors, who must determine whether criminal charges should be laid.
Speaking at the vigil, family lawyer Fernando Belton said the lack of answers a year after the shooting has left Rezayi's relatives living with uncertainty.
Belton told the crowd that the young people had been sitting on a sidewalk with their phones when police arrived and that Rezayi was shot within seconds. “Today, it is time to say: enough,” he said.
Belton said Rezayi's death has also left other young people wondering about their own safety during encounters with police. “I think of every one of these young people who ask themselves, ‘Will I be next?’” he said.
He also spoke of parents fearing for their children when they leave home.
“I think of the mothers who have to send their child to school and who are forced to tell them, ‘Please, my boy, come back. Come back alive,’” Belton said.
He told Rezayi's relatives their legal team would continue seeking answers. “We're going to fight until the end to get justice for Nooran,” he said.
The shooting has led to several parallel proceedings. Six members of Rezayi's family have filed a $2.2-million civil lawsuit against the City of Longueuil and its police force. The lawsuit alleges officers used unreasonable and disproportionate force. The allegations have not been tested in court.
The Quebec government has also launched an administrative investigation into the Longueuil police service over its actions following the shooting.
The police watchdog was notified of the shooting one hour and 36 minutes after it occurred. Documents released by Longueuil Mayor Catherine Fournier also indicated that Longueuil officers continued questioning witnesses at the scene.
Longueuil police have maintained their actions and the delay were justified under the circumstances.
Meanwhile, Montreal police conducted a separate criminal investigation into the alleged events preceding Rezayi's death.
Eleven young people were charged in June, but prosecutors stayed the proceedings in August after obtaining new evidence that raised what they described as a complex legal issue. None of the charges involved possession of a firearm or harm to another person.
As the vigil returned to the place where her brother died, Frozan Rezayi urged those around her to keep saying his name.
“We are here to speak for Nooran, so that he is remembered,” she said. “So that his name continues to be heard.”
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 21, 2026.
— with files from Erika Morris and Morgan Lowrie in Montreal
By Charlotte Glorieux | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
ChatGPT nous dit les 7 meilleurs trucs pour économiser à l'épicerie au Québec
On va prendre TOUS les « hacks » possibles!
Avec la récente inflation qui a frappé plusieurs secteurs au pays, la population québécoise cherche à économiser encore plus que jamais. Couponing, astuces pour trouver des rabais, réduction des dépenses, deuxième emploi, plusieurs ont commencé à user de leur créativité pour tenter de diminuer les factures des achats du quotidien.
Afin de t'aider à sauver quelques sous, Narcity a demandé à la plateforme ChatGPT quels seraient les sept meilleurs trucs pour économiser à l'épicerie au Québec. Bien utiles, les réponses de la l'intelligence artificielle (IA) peuvent certainement te permettre d'épargner un brin. Sors ton calepin et prends des notes!
Faire une liste d'épicerie et s'y tenir
Selon ChatGPT, les listes d'épicerie sont un essentiel pour réduire tes dépenses. Il faut toutefois bien la suivre et éviter de faire des achats impulsifs : « Avant de partir faire vos courses, prenez le temps de dresser une liste des articles dont vous avez besoin. De cette façon, vous éviterez d'acheter des choses inutiles ou impulsives qui pourraient faire grimper votre facture ».
Rechercher les offres et les rabais
Il existe une tonne de promotions et rabais offerts par les entreprises. Il est judicieux de prendre un temps supplémentaire pour vérifier les circulaires et comparer les prix affichés dans les différents commerces. L'IA te conseille aussi d'utiliser des applications ou les sites Web des compagnies pour obtenir des produits gratuits, des remises en argent ou des rabais.
Planifier les repas
« En planifiant vos repas à l'avance, vous pouvez acheter les ingrédients dont vous avez besoin en grande quantité et éviter le gaspillage alimentaire. De plus, cela peut vous aider à varier votre alimentation et à éviter les achats impulsifs », indique la plateforme. En effet, penser à ton menu de la semaine peut t'aider à économiser, mais aussi à diminuer la perte des aliments.
Éviter les marques de commerce
Les marques d'entreprise connue peuvent coûter plus cher que les produits génériques ou les marques maisons. ChatGPT te recommande aussi de magasiner en vrac afin de sauver des sous.
Acheter en saison
Autre astuce proposée par l'IA c'est de privilégier l'achat des fruits et légumes de saison : « Les fruits et légumes qui sont en saison coûtent souvent moins cher que ceux qui ne le sont pas. Essayez donc de planifier vos repas en fonction des produits de saison pour économiser de l'argent ». En plus, c'est meilleur pour l'environnement!
Éviter les aliments transformés
Selon ChatGPT, les aliments transformés coûteraient plus cher que les produits frais ou congelés. Il est vrai qu'entre des muffins cuisinés à la maison ou des muffins en épicerie, le premier choix permet de sauver quelques dollars et en plus, avouons-le, ils sont nettement meilleurs lorsqu'ils sont faits avec amour et fraîchement sortis du four.
Magasiner en ligne
Eh oui, la nouvelle façon de faire son épicerie pourrait bien te permettre d'épargner. L'intelligence artificielle souligne qu'en plus de te faire économiser du temps et de l'essence, magasiner en ligne te permettrait d'éviter les achats impulsifs et de mieux comparer les prix.