Suspect 'neutralized' after Montreal shooting leaves at least 2 dead including officer
A gunman was "neutralized" Monday following a shooting in Montreal that left one police officer and one other person dead.
Authorities told Fox News that the shooting happened at the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood of the city.
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"It is with immense sadness that we confirm the death of one of our police officers in the line of duty. Further details will follow," the Montreal Police posted on X.
A second officer, who is a female, is in critical condition.
In the alert, issued around 12:30 p.m., authorities advised people in the Côte-des-Neiges area to shelter indoors because of an "armed and dangerous suspect" in the neighborhood.
"If you are in the affected area, shelter indoors, lock the doors, stay away from windows and follow instructions of local authorities," the alert stated.
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada said she was monitoring the situation, the CBC reported.
"My deepest condolences to the family, loved ones, and colleagues of the police officer who died in the line of duty in Côte-des-Neiges," she wrote. "My thoughts are also with all those affected by this tragedy. We are closely following the evolution of the situation and ask the public to respect the instructions of the SPVM."
Details about the alleged gunman or what led to the shooting have not been disclosed.
Brandon Elkaim, who lives near where the shooting happened, said he was shocked to learn of the violence in the area.
"It was about 10 or 12, what we now know, were shots in a row," he told CTV News. "About 10 minutes went by of quiet but in that time, we saw the park completely empty out, parents and kids running in a panic."