In brief
A midday gun attack in Montreal’s Côte‑des‑Neiges neighborhood left a police officer, a civilian, and the suspect dead. The suspect was shot on the scene, and a second officer was severely injured but remains stable. Quebec officials say the motive is unclear and reference possible incel‑related inspiration. The incident marks the first officer killing in Montreal in nearly a quarter of a century. Authorities are investigating the motives while the city mourns its fallen officer.
A midday shooting in the Canadian city of Montreal left a police officer, a civilian and the armed assailant dead on Monday.
The suspect, believed to have acted alone, was shot and killed on the scene, while a second officer sustained serious injuries but is in stable condition.
The attack took place in Montreal’s diverse Côte‑des‑Neiges neighborhood. A witness reported a gun coming out of a window, heard shots, and called police.
Quebec’s security minister said the motive was unclear.
After the attack, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police sent an alert to other forces warning about a circulating document that allegedly encouraged citizens to shoot police officers, according to the Globe and Mail.
Resident Danny Wilk said he heard shots while near his home, then sought shelter at a nearby pizzeria where he saw a military‑wearing shooter ready to fire.
The first fatality in the line of duty for a Montreal officer in nearly 25 years was a 34‑year‑old officer named Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, who joined the force in 2021.
The department will fly its flags at half mast in his honor, noting his hard work and professionalism.
The civilian killed was Michael Moshe Mizrahi, described by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs as a beloved member of Montreal’s Jewish community. Police have not confirmed an antisemitic motive.
Radio Canada reported the gunman drew inspiration from the misogynistic incel movement. A previous 2018 Toronto attack was linked to incel ideology.
The RCMP did not immediately respond; Montreal police referred questions to the Bureau of Independent Investigations, which declined to comment.
The shooting began after 11:30 am local time in Côte‑des‑Neiges, bringing traffic to a halt and disrupting metro service. A provincial emergency alert warned of an armed suspect; it was lifted around 3:00 pm.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was "horrified" by the incident; Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette and Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada offered condolences and emphasized that such acts have no place in Canada.
