Leonardo Rizzuto injured in Laval shooting near highways 440 and 13

Leonardo Rizzuto,who allegedly took over from his father Vito Rizzuto as a Montreal Mafia leader,was the victim of an attempted murder on Wednesday in Laval.

Quebec provincial police shared few details Wednesday eveningbut saidthe incident had taken place at the intersection of highways 440 and 13 shortly after 4 p.m.

Radio-Canada police sources said Rizzutowas the victim. They say the black Mercedes Rizzuto was driving was hit with multiple bullets.

The Sret du Qubec declined to confirm his identity but said that while the victim was injured in the shooting, their injuries were not life-threatening.

The SQ's major crimes unit is investigating.