Montreal Shooting Leaves Officer, Civilian and Suspect Dead

Wed Jun 24 2026 03:04:24 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A midday gunfire attack in Montreal has killed a police officer, a civilian and the gunman, sparking emergency alerts and investigations across the city.

Guns fired in Montreal’s Côte‑des‑Neiges neighbourhood claimed three lives: a police officer, a civilian, and the attacker. The assailant, believed to act alone, was shot by officers moments after he emerged from a building. A witness described the gunman in military clothing and sound’s spread to nearby streets and the metro. Police chief Fady Dagher called the event a nightmare, while officials from the RCMP, the Quebec Premier and Montreal Mayor extended condolences and urged calm.

Montreal Shooting Leaves Officer, Civilian and Suspect Dead

At about 11:30 a.m. local time, gunfire erupted in Montreal’s Côte‑des‑Neiges neighbourhood. Three people were killed: a police officer, a civilian, and the armed gunman.

The shooter, believed to act alone, was shot down by officers just minutes after emerging from a building. A nearby resident, Danny Wilk, described seeing a man in military clothing pointing a gun toward the street – “I tried to take shelter in the pizzeria, and that’s when I saw the shooter ready to fire.”

The Canadian Agency for the Prevention of Niche (RCMP) promptly sent an alert to police forces across the country warning of a circulating document that allegedly encouraged citizens to shoot police officers. The bullet‑in‑the‑face of an “incel”‑inspired motive is being investigated.

The police department named the fallen officer as Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, 34, who joined the force in 2021. The civilian victim was identified by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs as Michael Moshe Mizrahi, a valued community member. Neither police nor the RCMP confirmed an antisemitic motive.

Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada and Premier Christine Fréchette both condemned the attack, urging the community to remain calm. Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was “horrified” by the incident, and declared a moment of silence for the victims.

Traffic on a nearby main artery was temporarily halted and the Metro service in the area was suspended until security protocols were reviewed. Local authorities lifted the emergency alert at about 3:00 p.m. that day.

In response to the tragedy, Montreal Police will fly the city’s flag at half‑staff to honour Officer Benredouane’s service. More updates coming as investigations continue.