The Montreal shooting that took place in the city’s Cote-des-Neiges district left a police officer and a civilian dead.
The shooting incident occurred on the afternoon of Monday, June 22, after a gunman opened fire in an area near De Courtrai and Trans Island avenues.
The incident marks the first time in two decades that a Montreal police officer has lost his life while on duty.
The suspect opened fire, leading to an encounter with Montreal police, leaving two people dead and bystanders taking shelter nearby.
The police intervention began around 11:30 a.m., according to CBC News.
The shooting incident shut down the city for several hours before police cleared the area after the suspect was killed in crossfire.
Montreal law enforcement officials believe the shooting is a targeted attack on police.
Following the incident, Montreal police revealed the identities of the victims who lost their lives.
Mohaed Lamine Benredouane, 34, has been identified as the Montreal police officer who lost his life in the operation.
He joined the Montreal Police Department in 2021.
Quebec Interior Security Minister Ian Lafreniére described the incident as “the first fatal shooting of an officer in the city in 24 years.”
While the second police officer who was shot was taken to hospital and is said to be in stable condition, according to Montreal Police Chief Fady Dagher.
The civilian who could not survive his injuries from the tragic shooting was named Michael Mizrahi.
However, authorities did not reveal the identity of the slain suspect, who was allegedly involved in the shooting.
The Office of Independent Enquetes (BEI) is leading the investigation into the events that occurred during the police encounter.
