A warrant has been issued for a 24 year old man in connection with the stabbing death of a 26 year old in an apartment on Mullins Street in Pointe St. Charles on Monday.
Jean Edens Lindor is wanted on second degree murder charges.
Police won't confirm the identity of the victim, but a family member tells CTV Montreal the victim is Sisi Thibert, a transgender sex worker.
Transgender advocates say more needs to be done to protect trans sex workers who they say are at increased risk of violence in the industry.
"20 per cent of trans people have experienced physical assault and that percentage gets much, much higher for trans women, for trans sex workers," says Florence Ashley.
Anyone with information is urged to call 911, visit their local police station or reach out anonymously and confidentially to Info-Crime Montreal at 514-393-1133.
With files from CTV Montreal