Police officer killed in Montreal during security intervention in Côte-des-Neiges

Montreal —
Montreal police announced the killing of one of their officers during an ongoing security intervention in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood, amid a heavy deployment of security forces and warnings to residents to avoid the area.

The police said the suspect was "neutralized," while at least two other people were injured during the incident, with the nature of their injuries or the full circumstances of what happened still unclear.

The authorities had issued an emergency alert warning of the presence of an armed and dangerous person in the area, urging residents to stay inside their homes, lock their doors, and avoid the vicinity of De Courtrai and Trans Island streets.

The security operation is still ongoing, while the police prepare to hold a press conference to provide additional details about the incident and the sequence of events.

The area is witnessing a wide security alert, with the police continuing to urge the public not to approach the intervention site until the operation is over and the safety of residents is ensured.