On Monday afternoon, a gunman opened fire at a Montreal hotel, killing one police officer and wounding another before being fatally shot by responding officers. One civilian also died in the shooting, though it remains unclear who fired that fatal shot.
Key Takeaways
A gunman opened fire at a Montreal hotel on Monday, killing one police officer and wounding another before being shot dead by responding officers. One civilian also died in the shooting, though it remains unclear who fired that fatal shot. The incident occurred around 11:35 a.m. at the Hilton hotel in the city's Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood.
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injured Officers | 1 Difference | NPR and The Guardian report 1 seriously injured officer; UPI says critically injured then stabilized | ▼ |
| Death Toll | Broad Agreement | 3 dead: officer, suspect, civilian | |
| Suspect's Motive | Broad Agreement | motive unknown, not terrorism |
Injured Officers
▼NPR and The Guardian report 1 seriously injured officer; UPI says critically injured then stabilized
Death Toll
Broad Agreement3 dead: officer, suspect, civilian
Suspect's Motive
Broad Agreementmotive unknown, not terrorism
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The incident occurred around 11:35 a.m. at the Hilton hotel in the city's Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood. Police Chief Fady Dagher identified the deceased officer as Constable Mohamed Lamine Benredouan, 34, who had been with the force since 2021.
Dagher stated that this was the first time in 24 years that a Montreal police officer had been killed in the line of duty. 'It's a very, very sad day. It's a nightmare,' he told reporters. The injured officer is currently in stable condition after being seriously wounded during the shooting.
According to reports, someone called emergency services about 11:35 a.m. regarding a person sticking a gun out of a window at the Hilton hotel. Police arrived at the scene and were targeted with gunfire. Video footage showed the shooter was also outside the hotel. The suspect's motive remains unknown.
Videos posted on social media appear to show the exchange of gunfire between police and a person carrying a long gun who was wearing an olive-colored jacket and cargo pants. Witnesses reported hearing approximately 30 or 40 gunshots during the incident. Public safety officials issued an emergency alert about an armed and dangerous suspect in the area, asking residents to shelter in place.
Quebec Domestic Security Minister Ian Lafrenière confirmed that multiple agencies were consulted before investigators concluded that the shooting was not a terrorist attack. He urged members of the public not to share videos of the shooting out of respect for those who were killed.
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