A Montreal police officer and a civilian died in a shooting in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood on June 22, 2026, according to the Montreal Police Service. A second officer was seriously hurt. The person who fired the shots was also killed.

At the time of reporting, police had not yet released details about what happened, how many guns were involved, or why officers were at that location. The names of the dead officer, the injured officer, and the civilian have not been made public.

Côte-des-Neiges is one of Montreal's most crowded neighbourhoods, home to hospitals, universities, and apartment buildings. It's not an area known for gun violence, which makes this incident stand out in a city where shooting incidents — mostly tied to organized crime in other areas — have happened on and off over recent years.

When a police officer dies on the job in Canada, it is rare. When it happens, an independent oversight body must investigate. In Quebec, that body is called the BEI. Their job is to look into any incident where someone dies involving police. That investigation would be expected here.

At the Montreal police service, an event this serious sets off major investigations and internal reviews. The police will need to explain how the situation led to deaths on multiple sides. How the second officer is doing will affect how the public and the police department respond in the coming hours.

When Canadian police officers die in the line of duty, statements typically come from the federal government and the Quebec government. These had not been confirmed by publication time.

One important backdrop: Canada has a freeze on bringing in handguns from outside the country, which was made stronger by recent laws. But illegal guns still show up in cities across Canada, including Montreal. How the gun used in this shooting entered the country will likely be a big part of the investigation.

In the hours ahead, we'll know more. The investigation will clarify whether the civilian was a bystander, someone living at the location, or connected to what happened. Those details will shape how long this story stays in the news and whether it becomes part of a formal accountability process.