Tragic Shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges Neighbourhood Leaves Three Dead
- Arthur. Z
- Jun 22
- 2 min read
MONTREAL — A deadly shooting unfolded Monday morning in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood, resulting in the deaths of a Montreal police officer, a civilian, and the suspect. The incident prompted a large-scale police response and a shelter-in-place alert for residents.
What Happened The event began around 11:35 a.m. near Chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges and Westbury Avenue, close to a grocery store/supermarket. Police responded to reports of shots fired and encountered an armed suspect.
An exchange of gunfire occurred. A Montreal police officer (SPVM) was fatally shot, another officer was critically injured, and a civilian was also killed. The suspect was “neutralized” (killed) by police.
Heavily armed officers entered the nearby grocery store as part of the operation. Witnesses described hearing dozens of shots and scenes of chaos in the area.
Response and InvestigationQuebec public safety officials issued an emergency alert about an “armed and dangerous” suspect. Residents in the perimeter (roughly bounded by Côte-des-Neiges Road, McDonald, Highway 40, and Queen Mary) were told to shelter in place.
Police held news conferences to provide updates. As of the latest reports, investigations are ongoing. No motive has been publicly confirmed, though some early details suggest the suspect acted from a location near a hotel and may have been dressed in military-style clothing with multiple weapons.
The neighborhood is home to many Jewish institutions, schools, and community sites, which heightened concerns among residents.
Community ImpactMontreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada expressed condolences to the family and colleagues of the fallen officer. The SPVM described the loss as a profound tragedy for the force.
This remains a developing story. Authorities continue processing the scene, and more details may emerge in the coming hours and days. Our thoughts are with the victims’ families, the injured officer, and the entire Côte-des-Neiges community during this difficult time.
The Montreal Police Service (SPVM) has asked the public to avoid the area while the scene is secured.
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