A young man died after he was shot by Longueuil police on Sunday afternoon, officials said.

Longueuil police received a 911 call around 2:48 p.m. reporting a group of armed people in a public place, according to Quebec's police oversight agency, the BEI, which is investigating the shooting.

Officers arrived at the scene, near the intersection of Joseph-Daigneault and Monaco streets, 10 minutes later.

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The BEI says the officers then "entered into contact with the members of the group."

"During the intervention, one person was hit by a shot fired by police," the agency wrote in a media release, which is said to be based on preliminary information.

Officers administered first aid on the scene until ambulances arrived.

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