Three dead in Montreal shooting near Jewish neighborhood supermarket

A shooting in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood, an area with a significant Jewish population, has left a police officer and a local resident dead. The assailant was killed by law enforcement officers after opening fire near a supermarket, which some media outlets described as kosher.

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the attack this morning in Montreal is an urgent alarm bell for the world. You are spilling Jewish blood! To the Canadian government and world leaders: do not be content with condemnations and declarations. It is time to act decisively against antisemitic terrorism.

The incident occurred around midday local time. Authorities have not yet confirmed the identity of the shooter or the motive behind the attack. However, Yaakov Hagoel, president of the World Zionist Organization, issued a strong statement, calling the event an "antisemitic terrorist attack" and an "urgent alarm bell for the world." He urged governments and world leaders to take decisive action against antisemitic terrorism, stating, "You are spilling Jewish blood!"

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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. Acts like this have no place here.

Montreal police have denied reports suggesting that law enforcement officers were the primary target, clarifying that they responded to an emergency call from a civilian. Media in Israel reported that one of the victims was named Michael Mizrachi, but police have not confirmed any victim identities at this time. The police have advised residents to remain indoors with their doors locked and to avoid the numerous kosher restaurants and shops in the area, which also hosts several Jewish schools.

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I am profoundly shaken by the shooting and the government of Quebec will offer its full collaboration to the competent authorities.

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs stated it is closely monitoring the situation and urged community members to remain vigilant. Montreal police released a statement on X confirming the death of an officer in the line of duty, condemning the act as having "no place here." Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette expressed deep shock and pledged full cooperation with authorities, while Quebec's Minister of Public Security, Ian Lafrenière, described the event as a "very sad moment" and confirmed that a crisis management unit had been activated. He also urged the public to stay away from the shooting site.

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As a former police officer, this touches me deeply.