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2 killed, including police officer, in shooting in Montreal
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Two people, including Montreal police officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, 34, were killed in a shooting in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood, with the gunman also killed by police.
- The motive for the attack remains unclear, and police have not confirmed if the civilian victim was targeted or connected to the Jewish community in the area.
- Another police officer was seriously injured in the incident, which began around 11:30 a.m. ET, and authorities have declared there is no ongoing threat to the public.
- Montreal Police Chief Fady Dagher described the fallen officer as passionate and praised his service, noting this is the first line-of-duty death for the force since 2002.
- Community leaders and officials, including Quebec Premier Christine Frechette and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, have expressed shock and urged vigilance while emphasizing the need to let authorities investigate.
