Three people, including a Montreal police officer, a civilian and a suspect, were killed following a mass shooting in the city’s Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood Monday morning, local authorities confirmed.
A second female police officer was injured and remains in stable condition. The incident, which marks Montreal’s first on-duty police killing since 2002, prompted provincial authorities to issue an active “armed threat alert” that forced local residents to shelter in place and completely closed Highway 40, The Montreal Gazette reported.
During a 3 p.m. news conference, Montreal Police Chief Fady Dagher confirmed that the immediate threat had been neutralized and that the suspect, who was dressed in a military-style outfit and armed with a long-range weapon, acted alone.
The Quebec government officially lifted the emergency lockdown alert at 3:14 p.m., as reported by Radio-Canada.
Investigators have secured the neighborhood but stated they have not yet determined a motive for the attack.
Key Points
- Montreal shooting: Police officer, civilian and suspect dead after neighborhood gunfire
- Saint Joseph's Oratory evacuated and closed to public amid police operation
- Police chief says 'main threat has been neutralized'
- Quebec Premier condemns shooting
- Chief remembers ‘passionate’ officer as details emerge of suspect’s gear
A look at the scene in Côte-des-Neiges during the active investigation
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Montreal Mayor honors the fallen on X
01:00 , Jasmine FernándezMontreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada expressed her grief and called for public cooperation in a statement shared on social media following the attack.
Mes plus sincères condoléances à la famille, aux proches et aux collègues du policier décédé en service dans Côte-des-Neiges. Mes pensées accompagnent également toutes les personnes touchées par cette tragédie.
— Soraya Martinez Ferrada (@SorayaMartinezF) June 22, 2026
Nous suivons de près l’évolution de la situation et demandons à la…
Health agency deploys mental health resources for traumatized community
00:30 , Jasmine FernándezFollowing the violence, Santé Québec announced it was actively deploying psychological support teams to assist emergency personnel who responded to the scene. Officials urged local residents who were shaken by the shooting to seek immediate assistance by dialing the provincial 811 helpline.
Transit agency halts metro service near active crime scene
00:00 , Jasmine FernándezThe Société de transport de Montréal suspended regular transit service in the immediate area to help police lock down the perimeter. Officials confirmed that Orange Line trains bypassed the Namur metro station entirely while the active shooter alert remained in effect, according to CTV News.
Quebec and Montreal flags to fly at half-mast
23:30 , Jasmine FernándezGovernment buildings across Quebec and Montreal will lower their flags to half-mast to honor the victims of the fatal attack, according to CBC News.
Premier Christine Fréchette stated that the provincial health agency, Santé Québec, will provide psychological support services for affected citizens and emergency teams.
Prime Minister expresses dismay over Montreal shooting
23:06 , Jasmine FernándezCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement on social media expressing profound shock regarding the deadly shooting in Côte-des-Neiges.
“I was appalled to learn that a police officer and a civilian were killed and that other people were injured during a shooting that took place today in Montreal,” Carney wrote, offering his gratitude to responding law enforcement personnel and sending condolences to the families of the victims and the local community.
J’ai été consterné d’apprendre qu’un policier et un civil ont été tués et que d’autres personnes ont été blessées lors d’une fusillade survenue aujourd’hui à Montréal.
— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) June 22, 2026
Mes pensées accompagnent les victimes, leurs proches, les premiers intervenants et toute la communauté de…
Eyewitnesses describe moment park emptied out during sudden gunfire
22:40 , Jasmine FernándezLocal residents recounted scenes of panic as the shooting began unexpectedly late Monday morning in what is normally a busy family area.
One nearby resident told CTV News that a local park completely emptied out as parents and children fled in a panic following a rapid succession of 10 to 12 gunshots.
In photos: Heavy law enforcement presence swarms Montreal neighborhood following fatal shooting
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Emergency alert lifted as authorities declare end to neighborhood threat
20:52 , Jasmine FernándezThe Quebec government officially lifted its active emergency alert for the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood at 3:14 p.m., Radio-Canada reported.
Wireless emergency broadcasts sent to area residents confirmed that the immediate lockdown had ended and the direct threat was no longer present.
Chief remembers ‘passionate’ officer as details emerge of suspect’s tactical gear
20:34 , Jasmine FernándezChief Fady Dagher paid tribute to the fallen officer on Monday afternoon, describing him as a highly credible and deeply passionate member of the force.
Investigators are still searching for a motive, but officials confirmed the suspect was wearing a military-style outfit and used a long-range weapon during the attack.
Quebec Premier condemns shooting
20:26 , Jasmine FernándezThe fatal shooting of the on-duty officer is the first in Montreal since 2002, prompting an immediate response from Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette.
“Such acts have no place in society,” Fréchette wrote on X, offering condolences to the families affected and asking the public to cooperate fully with law enforcement.
Je suis profondément bouleversée par les événements tragiques survenus aujourd'hui dans le secteur de Côte-des-Neiges.
— Christine Fréchette (@CFrechette) June 22, 2026
Mes pensées accompagnent les proches des personnes décédées, les personnes blessées, le corps policier ainsi que l'ensemble de ceux et celles qui sont touchés…
Police chief addresses speculation and says 'main threat has been neutralized'
20:20 , Jasmine FernándezMontreal Police Chief Fady Dagher urged the public to avoid spreading rumors on social media, emphasizing that the danger to the neighborhood has passed.
“We have no information to suggest there is another suspect,” Dagher said during the press conference, confirming that the primary suspect is dead and adding, “The immediate threat has been neutralized.”
Authorities expand crime scene to secure neighborhood following gunfire
20:15 , Jasmine FernándezLaw enforcement officials confirmed they widened the active perimeter on Monday afternoon as a precautionary measure to guarantee public safety.
“We wanted to be sure we would secure the entire area and not have any further events, but we have no information that there are other events,” officials stated during the press briefing.
Investigators have not yet determined a motive for the shooting.
Police chief calls fatal shooting of on-duty officer a ‘nightmare’
20:12 , Jasmine FernándezDuring a 3 p.m. news conference in Montreal, authorities addressed the loss of the fallen officer, calling the incident a profound tragedy for the department.
“It's a very, very sad day. It's a nightmare, but we have to be solid,” officials said, adding that they are focusing their support on a second female officer who remains in stable condition after being shot.
Saint Joseph's Oratory evacuated and closed to public amid police operation
20:08 , Jasmine FernándezMontreal police have requested the temporary evacuation and closure of Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal due to the active investigation in Côte-des-Neiges.
An Oratory representative told Radio-Canada that the closure was enacted as a preventative measure to ensure the safety of employees and pilgrims.
Witnesses describe chaotic scene during active shooter incident
20:04 , Jasmine FernándezLocal residents reported hearing dozens of gunshots as the confrontation unfolded near a supermarket and residential complex on Westbury Avenue.
Witnesses told The Montreal Gazette that arriving police officers quickly swarmed the neighborhood, instructing pedestrians to take cover inside nearby businesses and lock the doors.
Montreal shooting: Police officer, civilian and suspect dead after neighborhood gunfire
20:00 , Jasmine FernándezAccording to Montreal police spokesperson Const. Jean-Pierre Brabant, at least one officer was shot just after 11:30 a.m. near the intersection of Trans-Island Avenue and Courtrai Avenue. Brabant later confirmed that the officer, a civilian, and the suspected gunman had all died.
