{"id":1043783,"date":"2026-06-22T23:10:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T23:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1043783\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T23:10:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T23:10:28","slug":"montreal-shooting-updates-canadian-pm-thanks-courageous-officers-following-deadly-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1043783\/","title":{"rendered":"Montreal shooting updates: Canadian PM thanks \u2018courageous\u2019 officers following deadly attack"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Transit agency halts metro service near active crime scene <\/p>\n

The Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 de transport de Montr\u00e9al suspended regular transit service in the immediate area to help police lock down the perimeter. Officials confirmed that Orange Line trains bypassed the Namur metro station entirely while the active shooter alert remained in effect, according to CTV News<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Jasmine Fern\u00e1ndez23 June 2026 00:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>Quebec and Montreal flags to fly at half-mast<\/p>\n

Government buildings across Quebec and Montreal will lower their flags to half-mast to honor the victims of the fatal attack, according to CBC News<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Premier Christine Fr\u00e9chette stated that the provincial health agency, Sant\u00e9 Qu\u00e9bec, will provide psychological support services for affected citizens and emergency teams. <\/p>\n

Jasmine Fern\u00e1ndez22 June 2026 23:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>Prime Minister expresses dismay over Montreal shooting<\/p>\n

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement on social media expressing profound shock regarding the deadly shooting in C\u00f4te-des-Neiges. <\/p>\n

\u201cI was appalled to learn that a police officer and a civilian were killed and that other people were injured during a shooting that took place today in Montreal,\u201d Carney wrote, offering his gratitude to responding law enforcement personnel and sending condolences to the families of the victims and the local community.<\/p>\n

Jasmine Fern\u00e1ndez22 June 2026 23:06<\/p>\n

<\/a>Eyewitnesses describe moment park emptied out during sudden gunfire <\/p>\n

One nearby resident told CTV News that a local park completely emptied out as parents and children fled in a panic following a rapid succession of 10 to 12 gunshots.<\/p>\n

Jasmine Fern\u00e1ndez22 June 2026 22:40<\/p>\n

<\/a>In photos: Heavy law enforcement presence swarms Montreal neighborhood following fatal shooting\"\"(Getty)\"\"(Getty)\"\"(Getty)\"\"(Getty)<\/p>\n

Jasmine Fern\u00e1ndez22 June 2026 21:50<\/p>\n

<\/a>Emergency alert lifted as authorities declare end to neighborhood threat<\/p>\n

The Quebec government officially lifted its active emergency alert for the C\u00f4te-des-Neiges neighborhood at 3:14 p.m., Radio-Canada reported. <\/p>\n

Wireless emergency broadcasts sent to area residents confirmed that the immediate lockdown had ended and the direct threat was no longer present.<\/p>\n

Jasmine Fern\u00e1ndez22 June 2026 20:52<\/p>\n

<\/a>Chief remembers \u2018passionate\u2019 officer as details emerge of suspect\u2019s tactical gear<\/p>\n

Chief Fady Dagher paid tribute to the fallen officer on Monday afternoon, describing him as a highly credible and deeply passionate member of the force. <\/p>\n

Investigators are still searching for a motive, but officials confirmed the suspect was wearing a military-style outfit and used a long-range weapon during the attack.<\/p>\n

Jasmine Fern\u00e1ndez22 June 2026 20:34<\/p>\n

<\/a>Quebec Premier condemns shooting <\/p>\n

The fatal shooting of the on-duty officer is the first in Montreal since 2002, prompting an immediate response from Quebec Premier Christine Fr\u00e9chette. <\/p>\n

\u201cSuch acts have no place in society,\u201d Fr\u00e9chette wrote on X, offering condolences to the families affected and asking the public to cooperate fully with law enforcement.<\/p>\n

Jasmine Fern\u00e1ndez22 June 2026 20:26<\/p>\n

<\/a>Police chief addresses speculation and says ‘main threat has been neutralized’<\/p>\n

Montreal Police Chief Fady Dagher urged the public to avoid spreading rumors on social media, emphasizing that the danger to the neighborhood has passed. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe have no information to suggest there is another suspect,\u201d Dagher said during the press conference, confirming that the primary suspect is dead and adding, \u201cThe immediate threat has been neutralized.\u201d <\/p>\n

Jasmine Fern\u00e1ndez22 June 2026 20:20<\/p>\n

<\/a>Authorities expand crime scene to secure neighborhood following gunfire<\/p>\n

Law enforcement officials confirmed they widened the active perimeter on Monday afternoon as a precautionary measure to guarantee public safety. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted to be sure we would secure the entire area and not have any further events, but we have no information that there are other events,\u201d officials stated during the press briefing.<\/p>\n

Investigators have not yet determined a motive for the shooting.<\/p>\n

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