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5 people shot, 2 dead in Toronto active shooter incident, police say

Investing.com

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July 12, 2026

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5 people shot, 2 dead in Toronto active shooter incident, police say
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CityNews Montreal

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘One of the worst nightmares’: Police officer, civilian, lone suspect dead in Montreal shooting

Police say three people are dead – a police officer, civilian, and the lone suspect – in a shooting in Montreal on Monday morning that triggered an active shooter alert and shelter-in-place order. A second police officer who was critically injured is now stable in hospital. A civilian sustained minor injuries. “It’s one of the [] The post ‘One of the worst nightmares’: Police officer, civilian, lone suspect dead in Montreal shooting appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 12, 2026

At least two killed in shooting at Toronto music festival

At least two people are dead and three more are injured after a shooting Saturday evening in Toronto, Canada. According to Toronto Police Operations, police responded at 8:12 p.m. to an active shooter at St. Clair and West Arlington Avenues, which is the site of Salsa on St. Clair, a Latin music festival. Police found []

Daily Finland

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· Jun 23, 2026

3 dead in shooting in Montreal

Three people -- a police officer, a civilian and a suspect -- were killed in a shooting in Montreal, Canada on Monday, reported Xinhua, quoting local police. Montreal police said they responded to a call at around 11:30 a.m. local time at the intersection of De Courtrai and Trans Island avenues in the Cote-des-Neiges neighborhood. Police later confirmed on X the death of one of the responding officers while on duty. Another officer was critically injured and remained in life-threatening condition, a civilian was also killed, and the suspect was shot dead, police said.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jun 22, 2026

At least three dead, including Jewish civilian in Montreal shooting, one in critical condition

The three fatalities include a police officer, a civilian, and a suspected shooter. At least one additional police officer was shot and is in critical condition.

Latestly.com

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· Jun 22, 2026

Canada: Montreal Police Officer and Civilian Killed in Côte-Des-Neiges Shooting; Armed Suspect Neutralised

A Montreal police officer and a civilian were killed, and another officer was critically injured, during a shooting in Côte-des-Neiges in Canada. The incident began around 11:35 AM, triggering a neighborhood lockdown. The armed suspect was subsequently shot and killed by police. Authorities confirmed that no other suspects are being sought.

National Post

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· Jun 23, 2026

What videos show of the deadly Montreal shootings

One officer killed by an active shooter, and a bystander struck in unclear circumstances

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Related coverage for "5 people shot, 2 dead in Toronto active shooter incident, police say": CityNews Montreal — ‘One of the worst nightmares’: Police officer, civilian, lone suspect dead in Montreal shooting. Washington Examiner — At least two killed in shooting at Toronto music festival. Daily Finland — 3 dead in shooting in Montreal. The Jerusalem Post — At least three dead, including Jewish civilian in Montreal shooting, one in critical condition. Latestly.com — Canada: Montreal Police Officer and Civilian Killed in Côte-Des-Neiges Shooting; Armed Suspect Neutralised. National Post — What videos show of the deadly Montreal shootings