2 killed in Montreal shooting, suspect also dead

Three people, including the suspect, were dead in Montreal on Monday following a shooting in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood.

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On Monday afternoon, police said an “armed and dangerous” person was in the Montreal neighborhood and advised the public to avoid the area near Côte-des-Neiges, Highway 40 and Queen Mary. Those who were in the area were advised to shelter in place.

Police did not clarify where exactly the shooting took place.

Video circulating online showed officers responding to the scene with their guns drawn. Gunshots could also be heard ringing out. Another video showed an injured police officer and someone who appears to be the suspect carrying a rifle.

Police announced that a suspect had been neutralized and that two officers and a civilian were injured. Police later said an officer died.

A civilian was also killed, according to Elizabeth Prass, a member of Parliament for the district of D’Arcy-McGee.

“It is shocking to know that something like this can happen here in Côte-des-Neiges, but we must remain vigilant and follow police instructions while their operation is ongoing,” Prass said in a statement on X.

Police said at a news briefing Monday afternoon that they are still searching for other victims. A bystander was slightly injured, and a long gun was seized from the scene, according to police.