Gunman kills a Montreal officer at Hilton hotel before being shot dead, police say
A gunman killed a police officer and a civilian at a Montreal hotel before being shot dead by responding officers. Authorities are currently investigating the motive behind the attack, which also left another officer seriously injured.
Why it matters
This rare violent incident in Montreal has prompted significant public safety alerts and highlights the ongoing risks faced by law enforcement.
A suspect armed with a long gun opened fire Monday (June 22, 2026) at a Montreal hotel, killing a police officer before officers returned fire, killing him, police said. A civilian also died but it wasn t immediately clear who fired that shot.
The article provides a factual, chronological account of the event based on police statements.
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