The peaceful atmosphere of the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood in Montreal was disrupted on Monday morning when a gunman opened fire, resulting in the deaths of at least two individuals and prompting a significant police response.
Among the deceased was 34-year-old Officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, marking the first fatality of a Montreal police officer in the line of duty in 24 years. The other victim, Michel Mizrahi, an Israeli citizen, was a respected member of the local Jewish community.
Law enforcement sources indicated that the shooting appeared to be a targeted attack on police officers. The incident began shortly after 11:15 a.m. when shots were reported in the area, leading to a chaotic scene as families sought safety. Witnesses described panicked parents rushing to protect their children from the unfolding violence.
Police responded to a 911 call reporting gunfire and a weapon visible from a window. As officers arrived, they came under fire, leading to an exchange of gunfire with the suspect, who was later confirmed dead at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the gunman but are investigating a lengthy manifesto believed to be linked to the shooter, which reportedly contains incel ideology, a belief system associated with misogynistic violence.
In addition to the fatalities, a second officer was critically injured but has since stabilized, while a civilian sustained minor injuries. The incident has drawn widespread attention, with graphic videos circulating on social media, prompting calls from officials to refrain from sharing such content.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his condolences to the victims' families and praised the bravery of first responders. Quebec's Premier Christine Fréchette has requested that the provincial flag be lowered in honor of the fallen officer.
Reported by HarborBeat based on WMAR-2 News (source).
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