Driver mows down soldiers

Quebec provincial police say two pedestrians who were struck deliberately by a motorist today were members of the Canadian Forces.

Police ended up shooting the man after a car chase in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, southeast of Montreal.

The shooting occurred after the man hit two pedestrians with his vehicle in a parking lot.

He then took off in his vehicle, triggering the chase that ended with the man losing control and his car rolling over several times.

There are reports the man was brandishing a knife when he emerged from the car.

Police say one of the soldiers is seriously injured, while the other's wounds are less serious.

Police spokesman Guy Lapointe says the suspect's life is in danger.