Laval Starbucks Gangland Shooting Kills Gang Leader

On Oct. 1, a daylight targeted shooting at a busy Starbucks in a commercial plaza off Highway 440 and 100th Avenue in Laval killed Charalambos Theologou, 40, known as “Bobby the Greek,” and seriously injured two associates; authorities say they do not believe any innocent bystanders were harmed. Surveillance footage and reporting indicate the attack unfolded in about 15 seconds after two suspects — who arrived roughly 10 minutes earlier — stormed in, and police analysts say the weapons resembled modified Glock 18‑type handguns while a third person may have been scouting the area. Sources say an undercover Sûreté du Québec officer and about 10 investigators had been trailing Theologou that morning and deployed at least five cars but were taken by surprise; the provincial police have taken over the investigation and no arrests have been announced. Theologou was linked to organized crime and extortion in Laval and had prior convictions for drug trafficking, weapons offences and conspiracy. Officials described the incident as a planned gangland hit, Public Security Minister Ian Lafrenière said the government will continue pressure on organized crime, and former investigators warned the slaying could prompt retaliatory violence as factions contest territory.