An eerie scene unfolds in the historic district of Old Quebec. The cobblestone streets, usually filled with tourists and locals, are now eerily deserted, shrouded in a heavy atmosphere of fear. A trail of blood winds through the quiet streets, evidence of Girouard's violent rampage. The towering stone buildings and old street lamps cast long shadows, creating a ghostly, abandoned feel. Police barricades are visible in the distance, as warnings to stay indoors have left the once lively district empty and foreboding."