Police officer among three killed after Montreal mass shooting

23 Jun 2026 • 9:56 AM MYT
The Independent
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Police officer among three killed after Montreal mass shooting

  • A gunman opened fire at a Montreal hotel, killing a police officer and a civilian before being fatally shot by responding officers.
  • Authorities are investigating the shooter's potential ties to the misogynistic “incel” movement, as he reportedly released a “manifesto against women.”
  • Québec’s Domestic Security Minister stated the incident is being treated as a “domestic case” rather than a terrorism investigation.
  • A second police officer was seriously wounded, and a civilian sustained minor injuries during the firefight.
  • This marks the first time in 24 years that a Montreal police officer has been killed while on duty.

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