Investigation launched following deadly shooting in Montreal

On June 22, 2026, the Montreal neighbourhood of Côte-des-Neiges was shaken by a tragic shooting that left three people dead.

At approximately 11:35 a.m., authorities responded to reports of gunfire near Courtrai and Trans Island avenues.

The situation escalated quickly when an armed suspect ambushed arriving police officers.

Tragically, SPVM officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane was killed in the line of duty, and a civilian, Michael Moshe Mizrahi, also lost his life.

The suspect was neutralized by law enforcement during the altercation.

While a second police officer remains in critical condition and another civilian sustained minor injuries, officials confirmed the public is no longer at risk.

The investigation is now being led by Quebec’s independent police watchdog, the Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes (BEI).

Montreal Police Chief Fady Dagher expressed profound grief, and government leaders, including the Prime Minister, condemned the violence.

While official motives remain under investigation, early reports suggest a connection to extremist subcultures rather than terrorism.