A violent shooting occurred this Monday June 22 in the city of Montreal, province of Quebec, resulting in three fatalities, including a police officer and a civilian, along with the alleged assailant who was shot by law enforcement. The incident, which mobilized a massive security contingent, also resulted in three injuries, specifically one civilian and two additional police officers.
The epicenter of the tragedy was the neighborhood of Côte-des-Neiges (CDN), in the west of the city, a strategic area characterized by the presence of numerous Jewish businesses and restaurants. According to police reports, the deceased civilian was a resident of this area frequented by the Jewish community, raising alarms about the ideological background of the attack.
The events began to unfold shortly before noon (16:00 GMT), when a witness alerted authorities by phone about the presence of a suspicious individual carrying a rifle. Images circulated on social media, although pending official verification by agencies, described the attacker dressed in military uniform and carrying high-caliber weaponry.
Following the operational deployment, the chief of the Montreal Police (SPVM), Fady Dagher, confirmed at a press conference that "The immediate threat has been neutralized". However, the human cost for the institution was high. Through its official channels, the police department stated: "With immense sadness, we confirm the death of one of our officers in the line of duty". It was also reported that another injured officer is out of life-threatening danger.
