A young man has been sentenced to prison and will face deportation following a school attack in Longueuil, Quebec. The incident, which involved a stabbing at a local school, has prompted a swift legal response and raised concerns about school safety.
The individual, identified as Hernandez Gil, will serve a jail sentence before being expelled from the country, according to reports. Judge Benoit Gariépy issued the ruling.
Details of the sentencing were first reported by Journal de Montréal on February 20, 2026.
The attack involved a steak knife, as noted in a post on X by Sylvain Dubé. The case highlights the serious consequences facing individuals involved in violent incidents within educational institutions.
News of the sentencing quickly spread on social media, with the Journal de Montréal’s initial report on X garnering significant attention. The original post has received 14 likes, 7 replies, and 969 views as of February 21, 2026.
Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the attack or the victim’s condition. The move underscores the commitment of Canadian authorities to address school violence and ensure the safety of students.
