Three People Killed In Montreal Shooting, Including Police Officer

NEW YORK, June 23 (Bernama-dpa) -- A police officer, a resident and an alleged gunman were killed in a shooting on Monday in Montreal, Canada, authorities said.

"It is with great sadness that we confirm the death of one of our police officers while on duty. Further details will follow," Montreal police wrote on social media platform X, reported German news agency dpa. 

Separately, authorities confirmed that a civilian and the suspected attacker had been killed and that two people, including a police officer, had been injured. The officer was no longer in life-threatening condition, a police spokesman later said.

Investigators ruled out a terrorist motive and said there were no other suspects in the case.

Earlier, police had warned of an "armed and dangerous suspect" and urged residents to avoid an area in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood. According to broadcaster CBC, residents were told to stay indoors and lock their doors.

Montreal police chief Fady Dagher told reporters that officers came under fire when they arrived at the scene. Police said the suspect had been "neutralised" and believe that the shooter was acting alone. The investigation is ongoing, though the emergency alert has been lifted, according to CBC.

According to media reports, the attacker is believed to have written a manifesto containing hateful language associated with the so-called incel movement, an anti-feminist online community that promotes misogynistic narratives and traditional gender roles.

The claims had not been confirmed by security authorities.

--BERNAMA-dpa