Following a shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood that left a police officer and a civilian dead on Monday, many questions remain unanswered about the suspect’s motives and the sequence of events. Here’s a recap of what happened.
A police officer and a civilian were killed on Monday. Here’s a recap of what happened
CBC News · Posted: Jun 23, 2026 4:16 PM EDT | Last Updated: 28 minutes ago
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Law enforcement and forensic teams work the scene of a shooting the day before, in Montreal on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)
Following a shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood that left a police officer and a civilian dead on Monday, many questions remain unanswered about the suspect’s motives and the sequence of events.
Here’s a recap of what happened. The times listed below are approximate.
911 call and gunfight11:35 a.m.: Police receive a 911 call reporting a person with a gun at a Hilton hotel in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood at 6939 Décarie Boulevard.The person who made the 911 call is a citizen who saw a gun being pointed out of a window and heard gunshots near Trans Island and De Courtrai avenues. Police officers arrive at the scene and a gunfight ensues on the street.Multiple people are shot.12:30 p.m.: Quebec issues an emergency alert warning of an armed and dangerous suspect and instructs Montrealers in the area to shelter in place.Saint Joseph’s Oratory is evacuated, sections of the Décarie Expressway are closed and Metro service is disrupted. WATCH | Officer identified on Monday:
Montreal police identify officer killed in shooting
Montreal police have identified 34-year-old Mohamed Lamine Benredouane as the officer killed in a fatal shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood on Monday. He had been with the force since 2021.1:20 p.m.: In a post on X, the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) confirms a suspect has been “neutralized” and two police officers and one civilian have been injured.1:40 p.m.: In a post on X, the SPVM announces that a police officer has been killed. He is later identified as Mohamed Lamine Benredouane. The 34-year-old victim had been a member of the force since 2021.
Montreal police Chief Fady Dagher speaks to media following a shooting in Montreal yesterday. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)Quebec, Montreal officials speak out2:30 p.m.: Quebec Domestic Security Minister Ian Lafrenière speaks to reporters, confirming that the scene is a crime scene and that a crisis management team has been deployed.3 p.m.: Montreal police Chief Fady Dagher holds a news conference and shares what he knows about the event with reporters. In addition to the death of the police officer, Dagher says a civilian has also been killed. The victim was later identified as 68-year-old Michel Mizrahi. WATCH | What we knew as of Monday:
Lockdown lifted, police officer among 3 dead after Montreal shooting
Montreal police say three people — a police officer, a civilian and a suspect — are dead following a shooting in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood on Monday morning. An emergency alert issued earlier in connection with an armed and dangerous suspect has now ended.At the news conference, Dagher says a female officer who was in critical condition is now in stable condition. Both officers’ families have been informed of the news.Dagher adds that officers are continuing to secure the area and search for any additional victims. He says no information indicates there are any other suspects. He confirms that the lone suspect is dead and the long gun he used has been seized. 3:15 p.m.: the emergency alert is lifted. 6:30 p.m.: Quebec’s police watchdog announces it has launched an investigation into the shooting.
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Montreal police officer Const. Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, left, and Michel Mizrahi were killed during a shooting in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood on June 22, 2026. An investigation is underway. (Service de police de la Ville de Montréal/X, Submitted by CIJA spokesperson Julien Corona)Shooter identified 12:40 p.m., on Tuesday: Quebec’s coroner’s office sent confirmation to CBC News about the identities of the two victims and suspect who were killed in the incident. The suspect was identified as Seth Scott Hatfield, 25, of Lethbridge, Alta. Police in Lethbridge have since released a short statement, saying they are assisting Quebec authorities in their investigation. Corrections and clarifications·Submit a news tip·Report error