Canadian police warn of possible copycat attacks after deadly shootout in Montreal
Canadian police are on high alert for copycat attacks following a deadly shootout in Montreal involving a gunman who left behind an 'incel'-themed manifesto. The incident resulted in the deaths of a police officer and the gunman, with investigations ongoing into the accidental death of a civilian.
Why it matters
The rise of extremist manifestos and their potential to inspire copycat violence poses a significant challenge to law enforcement and public safety.
Montreal police work the scene of a shooting the day before on 23 June 2026. Photograph: Canadian Press/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Montreal police work the scene of a shooting the day before on 23 June 2026. Photograph: Canadian Press/Shutterstock Canada Canadian police warn of possible copycat attacks after deadly shootout in Montreal Assailant behind shooting that left three people dead wrote ‘incel’-like manifesto that was posted by a far-right outlet
The article reports on police warnings and the nature of the manifesto objectively, though it touches on sensitive social issues.
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