Montreal shooting leaves officer, civilian and suspect dead
It was the first time in 24 years that a Montreal police officer was killed in the line of duty, the city's police chief said.
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Notable Quotes
"It's a nightmare."
— Fady Dagher , Executive
"My thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, the first responders, and the entire community of Côte‑des‑Neiges."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"My deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the police officer who died in the line of duty."
— Soraya Martinez Ferrada , Politician
"Such acts have no place here."
— Christine Fréchette , Politician
Key People
Quebec Premier who condemned the attack.
Montreal Police Chief who spoke about the shooting incident.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
A civilian victim identified as a beloved member of Montreal's Jewish community.
The police officer killed in the line of duty in Montreal.
The mayor of Montreal who shared condolences on social media.
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It was the first time in 24 years that a Montreal police officer was killed in the line of duty, the city's police chief said.
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