Une fusillade dans Côte-des-Neiges fait trois morts, dont un policier et un citoyen
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A shooting in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood resulted in three deaths: a police officer, a civilian, and the shooter. The shooter, identified as Seth Scott Hatfield from Alberta, reportedly had an 'incel' ideology and possibly targeted Pornhub's nearby headquarters. Montreal's mayor is calling for stricter gun control and better regulation of social media, where graphic videos of the event circulated. The tragedy has deeply affected the community and police, leading to calls for psychological support and further investigation into extremist online movements to prevent future violence.
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Jargon, Translated
- SPVM
- Service de police de la Ville de Montréal, the city's police department.
- Incel
- Short for 'involuntary celibate,' referring to an online subculture of men who feel unable to find sexual or romantic partners and often develop misogynistic views.
- BEI
- Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes, an independent investigation bureau in Quebec that examines police interventions resulting in death or serious injury.
- Manifeste
- A public declaration of intentions, motives, or views, often by an individual or group.
- SKS
- A type of semi-automatic carbine rifle, originally Soviet-designed, that is widely available and sometimes debated for its role in gun control discussions.
- Hypergamia
- A term used by 'incel' ideology to describe women marrying or seeking partners of higher social or financial status, often presented as a source of grievance.
- PolySeSouvient
- A Canadian gun control advocacy group, formed by survivors and families of the 1989 Polytechnique massacre.
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Confirmed Facts
- Three people died in the shooting: a SPVM police officer, a civilian, and the suspect.Reported by: Le Devoir, Radio-Canada
- The deceased police officer is Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, 34, employed by SPVM since 2021.Reported by: Le Devoir, Radio-Canada
- The deceased civilian is Michael Moshe Mizrahi, 68, a member of the Jewish community.Reported by: Le Devoir, Radio-Canada
- Another policewoman was injured but her life is not in danger.Reported by: Le Devoir
- The shooter's identity is Seth Scott Hatfield, 25, from Lethbridge, Alberta.Reported by: Le Devoir, Radio-Canada
- The shooter left behind a manifesto with 'incel' ideology.Reported by: Le Devoir, Radio-Canada
- Police operation ended in the afternoon; immediate threat is no longer present.Reported by: Le Devoir
- The SPVM director Fady Dagher stated he doesn't believe there was a second suspect.Reported by: Le Devoir
- The police operation involved at least a hundred officers.Reported by: Le Devoir
- The weapon used was an SKS semi-automatic carbine.Reported by: Le Devoir
- The Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes (BEI) is investigating the incident.Reported by: Le Devoir, Radio-Canada
- A high-risk search operation was conducted in Lethbridge, Alberta, at the shooter's home.Reported by: Le Devoir, Radio-Canada
- Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada called for tighter gun control and regulation of social media.Reported by: Le Devoir, Radio-Canada
- The shooter's target location, across from Pornhub's headquarters, was not a coincidence, according to analysis.Reported by: Le Devoir
Unverified / Single Source
- The last time a police officer died in service in Montreal was 24 years ago.Source: Le Devoir
- Some citizens offered water and snacks to police officers guarding the perimeter.Source: Radio-Canada
- Community fundraising efforts for the families of the police officer and civilian have each raised over $110,000.Source: Le Devoir
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