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Gunfire in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges Kills Police Officer, Civilian and Suspect

Police say the immediate threat is over as investigators secure the scene and gather evidence to determine motive

Overview

  • Police deployed after reports of an armed person and an exchange of gunfire in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood left three people dead: a Montreal police officer, a civilian and the suspected attacker.
  • Authorities say the immediate threat has been neutralized and that no additional suspects are being sought.
  • A second officer was wounded, taken to hospital in critical condition and later reported stable, and a civilian suffered minor injuries.
  • Officials issued a shelter-in-place advisory during the response, later lifted as officers, tactical teams and emergency crews secured the area.
  • Investigators are collecting witness statements, surveillance footage and forensic evidence, and police have asked the public to hand over any photos or videos rather than draw conclusions from social media.