Montreal shooting leaves police officer, civilian, attacker dead; Incel link suspected
On June 22, 2026, a shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges district left three dead: a police officer, a civilian, and the attacker, who was killed by police. The incident occurred near a Chabad center, though an antisemitic motive is unconfirmed. Reports indicate the suspect was a follower of the Incel movement and left a manifesto. A police officer was injured. The attack adds to Canada’s recent mass shootings, including a deadly school shooting earlier in the year.
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Three Dead in Montreal Jewish Quarter Shooting; Perpetrator Linked to Incel Movement
A shooting in Montreal's Jewish quarter left three people dead, including a police officer, a resident, and the attacker. Authorities have not commented on the motive, but Canadian media report that the perpetrator described himself as a follower of the misogynistic incel movement. The incident occurred on June 23, 2026, and highlights concerns over extremist ideologies targeting communities. The attacker was killed, ending the immediate threat. Further details remain limited as police continue their investigation.
Nachrichten - WELTMontreal Shooting Leaves Officer, Civilian, and Suspect Dead
A deadly shooting in Montreal, Quebec, resulted in the deaths of a police officer, a civilian, and the suspect. The incident occurred in a Jewish neighborhood of the city, with multiple sources reporting that the suspect appeared to have targeted police. The event prompted a manhunt that ended in a shootout, leaving three people dead, including the gunman. Authorities are investigating the motive and circumstances surrounding the attack, which has been described as a 'nightmare' by local officials.
Top stories - Google NewsMultiple Deaths in Montreal Shooting Incident
A shooting incident in Montreal, Canada, on June 22, 2026, resulted in the deaths of a police officer, a civilian, and the attacker. The incident occurred in the Côte-des-Neiges district, where police responded to an emergency call and came under fire. A police officer described the situation as a 'nightmare,' and the background remains unclear as the operation continues. The Jewish rescue service Zaka reported the attack took place near a Chabad center, but Canadian police have not confirmed this. An officer was also injured. The article notes that Canada has tightened gun control measures after previous mass shootings, including an attack at a school in British Columbia earlier in the year.
Nachrichten - WELTThree dead in Montreal shooting; attacker linked to Incel movement
A shooting incident in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood left three dead: a police officer, a civilian, and the attacker, who was reportedly a follower of the misogynistic Incel movement. Police responded to an emergency call and came under fire upon arrival. The attacker, who left behind an Incel manifesto, was shot dead by police. The Jewish rescue service Zaka noted the attack occurred near a Chabad center, though police did not immediately confirm an antisemitic motive. A policewoman was injured. The incident adds to Canada's history of violent attacks, including a 2018 Toronto van attack by an Incel follower and a deadly school shooting earlier this year. The article also discusses Canada's gun control measures, stricter than the US but more liberal than Germany.
Nachrichten - WELTSeveral Dead After Shooting in Montreal: Police Officer, Civilian, and Attacker Killed
A shooting incident in Montreal, Canada, on June 22, 2026, resulted in the deaths of three people: a police officer, a civilian, and the attacker. Police were alerted by an emergency call and came under fire upon arrival in the Côte-des-Neiges district. The Jewish rescue service Zaka reported the attack occurred near a Chabad center, though Canadian police did not initially confirm this. A police officer described the event as a 'nightmare' and stated the circumstances remain unclear. The operation is ongoing, with no other suspects identified. The article also references a previous school shooting in British Columbia earlier in the year that left eight dead, and notes Canada's stricter gun control measures compared to the US.
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