The Brief: A violent shootout in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood on June 22, 2026, left a police officer, a civilian bystander, and the gunman dead. A second officer remains in critical condition following an ambush. The suspect, armed with a rifle and wearing camouflage, engaged tactical units from between residential buildings. Public safety officials implemented shelter-in-place orders and closed major transit routes, including the Décarie Expressway, during the containment effort. Following the neutralization of the threat, provincial leaders praised the responding officers. The incident highlights the severe dangers of high-velocity rifle engagements within dense urban environments. MONTREAL, QC — A normally…

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