Montreal Gunmen Killing Officer, Civilian and Himself in Midday Shooting

Tue Jun 23 2026 14:22:41 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A sudden shooting in Montreal’s Côte‑des‑Neiges claims a police officer, a civilian and the gunman, sparking national alerts and questions over incel‑linked motive.

Mid‑day, an armed intruder opened fire in Montreal’s Côte‑des‑Neiges, killing a Montreal Police officer, a civilian community member and himself before being shot by another officer. The attack prompted an emergency alert and a national police bulletin warning about an incel‑inspired document. Quebec’s security minister said motive was unclear, while Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the violence and expressed condolences. The fallen officer, named Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, was honored with flags at half‑staff and the community mourns the loss of Jewish community member Michael Moshe Mizrahi.

Montreal Gunman Killing Officer, Civilian and Himself in Midday Shooting

A sudden shooting in Montreal’s Côte‑des‑Neiges opened a weapon from a window and unleashed a volley of shots that left one police officer, a civilian, and the gunman dead. The suspect was believed to have acted alone and was shot by responding officers before the exchange reached any survivors.

The dead officer, 34‑year‑old Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, served with the Montreal Police since 2021. After the incident, department officials announced flags will be flown at half‑staff in his honour, citing his professionalism and dedication.

The civilian victim, identified by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs as Michael Moshe Mizrahi, is remembered as a beloved member of Montreal’s Jewish community. Though authorities have not confirmed an antisemitic motive, the incident has drawn national attention to potential incel‑driven violence.

The tragedy prompted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to issue a national alert recommending vigilance against a circulating document that allegedly encouraged citizens to target police officers. Quebec’s domestic security minister acknowledged the motive remains unclear while the Premier echoed a call that such acts have no place in the province.

In the hour following the shooting, traffic on a nearby motorway halted and the local metro service was suspended. Emergency alerts were broadcast across Quebec warning residents of an armed suspect; the alert was lifted by 15:00 the same day. Prime Minister Mark Carney posted a statement expressing his horror and sending thoughts to victims, families, first responders and the community of Côte‑des‑Neiges.

Montreal’s mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada and Premier Christine Fréchette also issued public condolences, emphasizing that such violent acts have no place in Quebec society. The awaiting investigation by the Bureau of Independent Investigations remains under wraps, with no immediate comment from the RCMP on the gunman’s possible incel affiliations.