Canadian police officer, suspect among three dead in Montreal shooting

Few details are available after law enforcement said the suspected attacker was ‘neutralised’.

A shooting in Montreal has left three people dead, including a police officer, a resident, and an alleged assailant, police in the Canadian city said.

Few details have emerged regarding the circumstances of the shooting on Monday.

“It’s a tragedy, a nightmare,” Montreal police chief Fady Dagher said during remarks to the media.

“One suspect was neutralised and is now dead,” the visibly shaken chief said.

The AFP news agency reported that the attack resulted in the death of a police officer, a civilian, and the suspected attacker. Little information is available about the slain resident, and no suspected motive has been revealed so far.

“It’s important to be very careful of rumours,” said Dagher.

Quebec Premier Christine Frechette said she was “deeply shaken by the tragic events”.

“It is essential to allow the authorities to do their work and to avoid speculation,” she added.

Law enforcement earlier warned of an “armed and dangerous” suspect in the city’s Cote-des-Neiges area and urged residents to stay indoors. Police started leaving the scene in the afternoon, and AFP reported that traffic has started to resume.

“The operation is coming to an end, and people will be able to circulate freely,” the chief told reporters.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also offered his condolences following the incident.

“I was appalled to learn that a police officer and a civilian were killed and that other people were injured during a shooting that took place today in Montreal,” Carney said in a social media post.

“My thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, the first responders, and the entire Cote-des-Neiges community. I want to express my gratitude to our courageous police officers, whose heroic dedication ensures the protection of our communities.”