Montreal Shooting Kills Police Officer, Civilian and Gunman

A midday shooting in Montreal on June 22 killed three people, including a police officer, a civilian and the gunman, after officers responded to reports of an active shooter in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood. m. following a call about gunfire. The gunman, dressed in military-style clothing, fired from inside a building with a long gun, prompting a shootout that ended when police killed the assailant.

One male officer, identified as Mohamed Lamine Benredoune, was killed. A second female officer was wounded but not critically. The civilian victim was identified by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs as Michael Moshe Mizrahi, a member of Montreal's Jewish community.

The shooting occurred in a partly Jewish neighborhood that includes kosher markets and restaurants. The area was initially locked down, with residents told to stay indoors while a large police presence secured the scene.

Police have not released any information on the gunman's motive. Dagher told reporters it was important to avoid rumors while the investigation continues.

“It's important to be very careful of rumors.”

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was horrified by the violence. Quebec Premier Christine Frechette said she was deeply shaken and called on the public to let authorities complete their work. Radio Canada reported that the gunman had ties to "incel" ideology, a worldview previously linked to a 2018 Toronto vehicle attack that killed 10 people.

Dagher confirmed the gunman wore what appeared to be military-style clothing but offered no further details on background or intent.