Gunman Kills Montreal Police Officer and Civilian, Then Is Shot Dead by Police

A gunman killed one Montreal police officer and one civilian in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood on Monday before officers shot him dead at the scene. The attack began after 11:30 a.m. EDT. A witness saw a gun from a window, heard shots and called police.

Authorities halted traffic on a nearby motorway and suspended metro service. Quebec issued an emergency alert shortly after 12:30 p.m. that remained in effect until around 3 p.m. One other police officer was severely injured and later reported in stable condition.

The slain officer, who joined the Montreal police force in 2021, was 34 years old. The department said flags would fly at half-staff in his honour. The civilian killed was identified by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs as a member of Montreal's Jewish community.

Police have not described the attack as antisemitic. The unidentified male suspect, believed to have acted alone, was shot and killed at the scene. Quebec's domestic security minister said the motive remains unknown.

Radio Canada reported the gunman drew inspiration from the misogynistic incel movement. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police issued an alert to other Canadian forces about a document that allegedly encouraged attacks on officers. " Canada's prime minister said he was "horrified" and offered condolences to victims, families and first responders.

The mayor of Montreal expressed condolences to the officer's family, friends and colleagues. Quebec's premier said such acts have no place in the province. Monday's incident marked the first time a Montreal police officer had been killed in the line of duty in nearly 25 years.