With heavy hearts, family members, friends, colleagues, and members of the Montreal community honor and mourn the tragic passing of SPVM Officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, 34, and civilian Michael Moshe Mizrahi, whose lives were cut short in a devastating shooting in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood.
According to Montreal police (SPVM), the incident occurred shortly after 11:30 a.m. near a supermarket in the Côte-des-Neiges district. Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area, where a violent exchange unfolded. During the response, Officer Benredouane was fatally shot while attempting to protect the public. He was transported from the scene but later died from his injuries. He had served with the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal since 2021.
Authorities confirmed that a second officer was also injured during the incident and received medical treatment. The suspected gunman was shot and killed at the scene. Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the confrontation, including how the incident began and the motive behind the attack.
The second victim, Michael Moshe Mizrahi, was also fatally wounded during the shooting. He was identified through community and emergency response sources. Reports indicate he was caught in the exchange of gunfire and later succumbed to his injuries. Members of the local community have described him as a well-known and respected individual whose passing has left family and friends devastated.
Following the tragedy, the SPVM issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over the loss of Officer Benredouane, describing him as a dedicated officer who served with professionalism, courage, and commitment to public safety. Officials noted that his death is a profound loss for the entire organization, and police flags have been lowered to half-mast in his honor.
As news of the shooting spread, an outpouring of grief followed from both the law enforcement community and residents of Côte-des-Neiges. Loved ones of both victims are now mourning unimaginable losses, leaning on family and community support as they try to cope with the sudden tragedy.
Though their lives ended far too soon, Mohamed Lamine Benredouane and Michael Moshe Mizrahi will be remembered with honor, respect, and deep sorrow by all who knew them.
