Montreal Shooting Leaves Police Officer, Civilian and Suspect Dead in Côte-des-Neiges
Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press
Montreal is mourning after a deadly shooting in Côte-des-Neiges left three people dead, including a Montreal police officer, a civilian and the suspect. The shooting unfolded Monday, June 22, in the Côte-des-Neiges area, prompting a major police response and a public safety alert that told nearby residents to shelter in place. The Associated Press reported that a gunman opened fire near a Hilton hotel in Montreal, killing Const. Mohamed Lamine Benredouan, 34, and seriously injuring another officer, who was later reported to be in stable condition. A civilian was also killed, and police returned fire, killing the suspect.
Global News reported that Montreal police confirmed the deaths of the officer, the civilian and the suspect after the emergency alert was lifted in the afternoon. The alert had advised people in the area to lock their doors, remain inside and stay away from windows while officers responded to the threat. Details remain under investigation, and officials have urged the public not to jump to conclusions. AP reported that Quebec’s Domestic Security Minister said there was no evidence at that stage suggesting terrorism, while also asking people not to share disturbing videos circulating online.
The loss of a Montreal police officer has given the incident a deep civic weight. Montreal police Chief Fady Dagher described the day as extremely sad and said it marked the first time in 24 years that a Montreal officer had been killed in the line of duty. For residents in Côte-des-Neiges, the emergency brought disruption and fear to a busy urban neighbourhood. AP reported that the response led to temporary closures affecting the Décarie Expressway and sections of Montreal’s subway network, as authorities worked to secure the area and protect the public.
Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press
The investigation is now expected to focus on the sequence of events, the suspect’s actions, the circumstances around the civilian’s death and how police responded during the emergency. AP reported that the incident is being investigated by an independent watchdog, which is standard in cases involving police use of force.
For Montreal, the story is not only about a violent emergency. It is about a city processing the death of an officer, the loss of a civilian and the shock of a public safety crisis in a dense neighbourhood. Officials have asked for patience as investigators continue gathering evidence and verifying information.
As of Monday evening, the safest framing is clear: a Montreal police officer, a civilian and the suspect are dead; another officer was injured but stable; and authorities are still working to establish a full picture of what happened.
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