Montreal Hotel Shooting: Officer and Suspect Killed, Civilian Death Under Investigation

On Monday, June 22, 2026, a tragic shooting occurred at a hotel in Montreal. A suspect with a long gun opened fire, resulting in the death of a police officer before the suspect was shot and killed by returning officers. Sadly, a civilian also died during the incident, though it remains unclear who fired the fatal shot.

Details of the Incident

Police Chief Fady Dagher revealed that the incident resulted in serious injury to a second officer. This officer is now in stable condition. The chief stressed that such an event, where a police officer is killed in the line of duty, had not occurred in Montreal for 24 years. “It’s a very, very sad day. It’s a nightmare,” Dagher remarked to reporters.

The event began when emergency services received a call around 11:35 a.m. The caller reported a person brandishing a gun from a window at the Hilton hotel. Upon arrival, police were met with gunfire. Footage appears to show the gunman outside the hotel, wearing an olive-colored jacket and cargo pants. Police are investigating the suspect’s motive. It is unclear who shot the civilian during the incident.

Victim and Witness Accounts

The fallen officer was identified as Constable Mohamed Lamine Benredouan, 34. He had been serving on the force since 2021. Videos posted on social media depicted an exchange of gunfire. Reports indicate a civilian and at least one officer were shot. The gunman seemed to be hit while adjusting or reloading their weapon.

Jacob Coutu, a construction worker nearby, recounted hearing “four or five gunshots”. Shortly after, numerous officers arrived, and more gunfire ensued. Coutu estimates hearing 30 to 40 shots, describing a chaotic scene as officers engaged in the gunfight.

Emergency Response and Investigation

Public safety officials issued a warning about an armed and dangerous suspect. Residents were advised to shelter in place. This alert led to brief closures of the Décarie expressway and parts of two subway lines. Quebec Domestic Security Minister Ian Lafrenière withheld details about the suspect due to an ongoing investigation by an independent watchdog tasked with examining police-involved injuries and deaths.

Lafrenière assured that the incident was not considered a terrorist attack. His statement followed consultations with multiple agencies, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He urged the public to refrain from sharing videos of the shooting out of respect for the victims.

A police spokesperson in British Columbia mentioned that local forces had been alerted about potential threats against police. Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton from Surrey Police Service said the warning came from an intelligence unit at the RCMP British Columbia headquarters after the events in Montreal.