Montreal Police Officer and Civilian Killed in Shooting; Suspect Dead

Jun 22, 2026

A shooting on June 22, 2026, in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood left three dead, including a male police officer, a civilian, and the suspect. Officers responded to the Hilton Garden Inn after a gun was seen pointing from a window, coming under immediate fire. A female officer was critically injured but is now stable. The suspect, armed with a long gun and wearing camouflage, sent a manifesto to media before being killed. This marks Montreal's first police officer death in the line of duty in 24 years.

Côte-des-Neiges shooting incident

▪The suspect, who was armed with a long gun and dressed in camouflaged clothing, was shot and killed by police officers during a gunfire exchange.
▪Montreal police officers responded to the Hilton Garden Inn at 6939 Décarie Boulevard after a witness reported seeing a gun barrel pointing out of a window.
▪The suspect prepared a manifesto before the shooting and sent it to various media outlets, which Montreal police have since taken into possession.
▪A shooting incident occurred on June 22, 2026, in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood of Montreal, Canada, leaving three people dead, including a police officer, a civilian, and the suspect.

Police officer fatality

▪The death of the police officer on June 22, 2026, marks the first time a Montreal police officer has been killed in the line of duty in 24 years.
▪A male Montreal police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty during the June 22, 2026, shootout in Côte-des-Neiges.

Civilian fatality

▪Conflicting reports emerged regarding the status of local Rabbi Michael Moshe Mizrahi, with initial reports stating he was killed, while ZAKA and Chabad sources stated he survived and underwent emergency surgery.
▪A civilian was killed during the June 22, 2026, shooting incident in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood.

Injured officer stable condition

▪The injured female Montreal police officer was upgraded to stable condition and her life is no longer in danger.
▪A female Montreal police officer was wounded in the shooting and taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Transit disruptions lifted

▪The Montreal Metro's Orange and Blue lines resumed normal service following temporary disruptions caused by the shooting investigation.
▪The Décarie Expressway was closed in both directions between the Turcot and Décarie interchanges during the police operation before authorities began reopening it.

Official condolences

▪Prime Minister Mark Carney, Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette, and Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada issued statements expressing condolences to the families of the victims.
▪The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs expressed condolences to the fallen officer's family and urged community members in the Jewish neighborhood to exercise vigilance.