Police officer, civilian, and suspect dead in Montreal shooting incident

A tragic shooting incident unfolded in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges district on Monday, June 22, 2026, resulting in three fatalities. A Montreal police officer, a civilian identified as Michael Mizrahi, and the armed suspect were all killed during the confrontation. The violence erupted after police responded to a 911 call reporting an individual with a gun at a window of a Hilton hotel, where officers were then targeted with gunfire.

During the incident, a second police officer also sustained serious injuries but is reported to be in stable condition. Police Chief Fady Dagher described the event as a "nightmare" and confirmed that the suspect, who was armed with a long gun, was neutralized by responding officers. This marks the first time a Montreal police officer has died in the line of duty in 24 years.

The widespread incident led to a public safety alert across the city, advising residents in the affected area to shelter in place and stay away from windows until the threat was contained. Investigators are continuing their work to understand the full circumstances surrounding the shooting.