Montreal Shooting Leaves Police Officer and Civilian Dead

A shooting in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood on Monday, June 22, left a police officer and a civilian dead, a second officer critically wounded, and the suspect killed after a violent exchange of gunfire. The incident prompted a massive police response, widespread lockdowns, and emergency public alerts.

The Montreal police service (SPVM) responded to reports of shots fired around 11:35 a.m. in the area near Décarie Boulevard and Plamondon Street. Authorities described an "armed and dangerous" active shooter situation, issuing an emergency alert that urged residents in the affected sector to shelter indoors, lock their doors, and stay away from windows. The public was repeatedly told to avoid the area entirely.

During the police operation, an exchange of gunfire occurred. Police spokesperson Jean-Pierre Brabant confirmed that at least one officer was injured during the intervention and stated the situation was not under control. Subsequent updates confirmed the suspect had been "neutralized."

The final toll, according to official updates, was two police officers and one civilian shot. One police officer and the civilian died from their injuries. A second police officer,...