Event Brief
Quebec City mosque shooter asks court for prison transfer
Filed: May 01, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Summary: Alexandre Bissonnette asked a court to transfer him from a maximum- to a medium-security prison, citing safety and mental health concerns.
WHO: Alexandre Bissonnette
WHAT: Request to transfer from maximum- to medium-security prison
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 1:33 PM ET
WHERE: Quebec City, Canada
WHY: He cited concerns for his safety and mental health.
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