Quebec Identifies 25-Year-Old Alberta Man in Montreal Shooting That Killed 2
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Updated · BBC.com · Jun 23
Quebec Identifies 25-Year-Old Alberta Man in Montreal Shooting That Killed 2
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 23
Summary
Quebec authorities identified Seth Hatfield, 25, of Lethbridge, Alberta, as the alleged gunman in Monday’s Montreal shooting, saying police killed him after he opened fire from a hotel room window.
Two people died in the attack — 34-year-old Montreal officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane and 64-year-old resident Michel Mizrahi — while a second officer was wounded and police believe the suspect acted alone.
A 104-page document reportedly tied to Hatfield has pushed investigators toward extremist lines of inquiry, though police have not verified it or announced a motive.
Experts who reviewed the text described it as steeped in violent misogyny, anti-capitalist and anti-government ideas; La Presse said the shooter was positioned across from the owner of Pornhub’s Montreal offices.
The attack in Côte-des-Neiges, home to a large Jewish community, has stirred antisemitism concerns, but Jewish leaders urged against speculation as Montreal’s mayor called for tighter gun control and scrutiny of social media.
Was the Montreal shooting a random rampage or a targeted attack on Pornhub's corporate headquarters?
With police now targets, is Canada facing a new wave of violence fueled by online extremism?
The Montreal Shooting of June 22, 2026: Three Dead, Incel Manifesto, and the Challenge of Online Radicalization
Overview
On June 22, 2026, a deadly shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges area began when a suspect opened fire near a hotel entrance, leading to chaos as police responded with weapons drawn at a nearby grocery store. The attack resulted in three deaths: Officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, who was killed in the line of duty, Michael (Michel) Moshe Mizrahi, a respected community member, and the shooter himself. The incident shocked the city, highlighting the bravery of first responders and the deep impact on the community as investigations and discussions about online radicalization and public safety continue.