Two people, including a police officer, were killed in a shooting Monday in Montreal. The suspect was also killed by police, and another officer was seriously wounded.
The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. ET in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood, an area with kosher restaurants and supermarkets frequented by the city's Jewish community. Montreal police identified the slain officer as Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, 34, who had served with the force since 2021.
Police Chief Fady Dagher described the officer as a "great, great, great police officer" who was "very passionate." He noted this was the first time the Montreal Police Service had lost an officer in the line of duty since 2002. Dagher added that the suspect was "shot right away" and said there was no ongoing threat to the community.
No motive has been confirmed, and authorities urged residents to avoid speculation. Quebec Premier Christine Frechette said she was "deeply shaken by the tragic events" and called for authorities to be allowed to complete their work. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs said it was monitoring the situation.
