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Or sign-in if you have an account.Montreal police officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane was killed in the line of duty on June 22, 2026.A police officer who was killed in the line of duty during a shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood has been identified as 34-year-old Mohamed Lamine Benredouane.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorThe attack began after police arrived to address 911 reports of an armed man seen in the window of a Hilton Hotel. Once on scene, however, they immediately came under fire from a gunman at ground level.Benredouane leaves behind a young child and a pregnant wife, according to the president of the Montreal Police Brotherhood, Yves Francoeur, who shared the details while speaking to TVA Nouvelles Tuesday morning.A GoFundMe page set up in his name by Ebuzer Kayhan with the aim of supporting Benredouane’s family has raised over $104,000 in the four hours since it was published.C’est avec une profonde tristesse que nous confirmons le décès tragique de l’agent Benredouane dans l’exercice de ses fonctions en protégeant la population. Le drame est survenu aujourd’hui lors d’une intervention dans le secteur de CDN.Détails ➡️ https://t.co/G972ZKywtG pic.twitter.com/dmyem9cDSd— Police Montréal (@SPVM) June 23, 2026The description, which was originally in French, reads: “It is with immense sadness and heavy hearts that we launch this fundraising campaign to support the family of our friend, colleague and brother-in-arms, who tragically died in the line of duty.Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“Behind the uniform was an exceptional man: a dedicated police officer, a loyal friend, a loving partner, and an extraordinary father. Today, he leaves behind a pregnant partner who was preparing to build a future with him, and a young child of only 3 years old who will grow up without his father.”The page adds that while “no amount of money can fill this immense void” it hopes to “ease the burden now on (Benredouane’s) family and offer them some support during this heartbreaking ordeal.”“All of Quebec mourns the loss of an exemplary police officer who dedicated his life to protecting others. Today, it is our turn to care for those he loved most,” it reads.Meanwhile, SPVM said in an online tribute to Benredouane: “His passing is a great loss to our organization. His sense of duty, dedication, and professionalism will forever remain in our memories.” The civilian victim of Monday’s shootings in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood has been identified as Michael Mizrahi, 68. Photo by Photo via Aurelieinmiami/InstagramBenredouane, who had been an SPVM officer since 2021, is the first police officer killed in the line of duty in Montreal since 2002.He was killed during a shootout near the Hilton Hotel in Montreal. A civilian was also killed in the crossfire, 68-year-old Michel Mizrahi, as well as the suspected shooter.A second officer, a woman, was injured but is in stable condition.The Quebec coroner identified the alleged shooter as Seth Scott Hatfield of Lethbridge, Alberta on Tuesday, The Canadian Press and other news sources report.A manifesto allegedly written by the suspect, 104 pages in length, has been circulating online.Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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