Organized Crime Figure "Bobby the Greek" Shot Dead in Laval Starbucks
Charalambos Theologou, a Canadian of Greek descent known as "Bobby the Greek," was fatally shot inside a Starbucks in Laval, Quebec on Wednesday. An undercover Quebec provincial police officer was reportedly present inside the café, monitoring Theologou's movements at the time of the incident.
The Shooting and Immediate Aftermath
Two other individuals, identified by Radio-Canada as members of Theologou's gang, the Chomedey Greeks, sustained injuries in the attack. The Sûreté du Québec (SQ), the province's national police force, has not released specific details due to the ongoing investigation, but Radio-Canada sources indicate a significant police presence was monitoring Theologou that morning.
Surveillance footage from inside the Starbucks reveals the shooting unfolded within approximately 15 seconds. Two suspects quickly entered the café, opened fire on Theologou and his companions, and then fled the scene. Authorities believe the suspects may have been assisted in coordinating the hit.
Details from Surveillance and Police Investigation
Analysis of the surveillance images suggests the assailants used Glock 18-type handguns, modified to fire automatically and equipped with high-capacity magazines. Exterior cameras captured the suspects arriving at the location about ten minutes before "Bobby the Greek," allowing investigators to reconstruct the sequence of events. A third suspect, believed to have been scouting the area, was also encountered by police.
The Getaway and Ongoing Investigation
The suspected getaway vehicle has been recovered, found burned in the Rivière-des-Prairies neighborhood in Montreal's east end the night after the shooting. As of now, no arrests have been made or announced. Laval police Chief Pierre Brochet stated the murder investigation is progressing well but declined to provide specific details about the manhunt. Authorities have not publicly discussed suspects by name or motive.
"Bobby the Greek's" Criminal Activities
Police had suspected Theologou for months of orchestrating extortion cases targeting bars, restaurants, and other local businesses in Laval. He was allegedly a broker for several criminal groups seeking contract executors, considered a major player in the Montreal suburbs' criminal landscape. Reportedly, Theologou provided work to young offenders through mobile apps, offering contracts and payments for crimes in private groups on platforms like Snapchat and Telegram.
