Three people died Monday during a shootout outside a hotel in Montreal's Côte‑des‑Neiges neighbourhood [1].
The incident marks a rare and violent escalation in the city, as investigators examine whether the gunfire was a targeted attack against law enforcement.
Among the dead is Const. Mohamed Lamine Benredouane [2]. A spokesperson for the Montreal Police said, "We are deeply saddened by the loss of Const. Mohamed Lamine Benredouane" [3].
The gunfire exchange occurred on Monday, June 22, 2026 [1]. According to reports, the three fatalities include the police officer, a civilian, and the suspected gunman [1].
Authorities identified the suspect as a 25-year-old man from Alberta [4]. The shooter died during the confrontation outside the hotel [1].
Police sources said the nature of the engagement suggested the officers may have been the intended targets of the attack [5]. The investigation into the motives behind the shooting remains ongoing.
“Three people, a police officer, civilian, and suspect, are dead after a gunfire exchange Monday morning outside a hotel.”
The death of a police officer in a suspected targeted attack represents a significant security breach and a high-stress event for the Montreal Police Department. Because the suspect originated from Alberta, investigators will likely look for cross-provincial links or motives that explain why a resident of Western Canada would target officers in Quebec.
