Police Officer Killed, Another Injured in Montreal Grocery Store Shooting

Montreal, Quebec, Canada — June 2026

A police officer has been killed and another officer injured after a shooting outside a grocery store in the Côte-des-Neiges area of Montreal, according to authorities.

Police said the incident began Monday morning when officers responded to reports of an armed individual near a commercial area that includes residential buildings, shops, and a nearby hotel. The situation quickly escalated into a gunfire exchange.

During the confrontation, one officer was fatally wounded. A second officer was also injured and is reported to be in stable condition after receiving emergency medical treatment. A civilian was also killed, and the suspect was shot dead at the scene by responding officers, officials confirmed.

Witnesses described hearing multiple rapid gunshots and seeing a heavy police response, with armored units and emergency services rushing to secure the area. Authorities issued a shelter-in-place alert for residents as the situation unfolded, warning of an armed and dangerous suspect.

Police have not yet released the identities of those involved, and investigators are working to determine the motive behind the attack. Early statements indicate there is no confirmed ongoing threat to the public following the suspect’s death.

Officials in Quebec and city leaders have expressed condolences to the families of the victims and the Montreal Police Service, noting that the fallen officer marks a rare line-of-duty death for the department.

The investigation remains ongoing as forensic teams examine the scene and review surveillance footage from the surrounding area.