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Gunman kills an officer at a Montreal hotel : NPR
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Key Points:
- A suspect armed with a long gun opened fire at a Montreal hotel, killing police officer Constable Mohamed Lamine Benredouan and a civilian, while injuring a second officer who remains in stable condition.
- The incident occurred in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood after police responded to a report of a person brandishing a gun from a hotel window; the suspect was killed by police return fire.
- This marks the first time in 24 years that a Montreal police officer has been killed in the line of duty, prompting a rare emergency alert and temporary closures of major highways and subway lines.
- Authorities are investigating the suspect's motive, with Quebec officials confirming the shooting is not considered a terrorist attack and urging the public not to share circulating videos out of respect.
- Police across British Columbia were alerted to potential threats involving calls for violence against officers, highlighting broader concerns about targeted attacks on law enforcement.
