Memorial July 7 at Bell Centre for Officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane
Montreal’s Bell Centre will host a July 7 memorial for officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, fatally shot in Côte‑des‑Neiges in an attack that killed two others.
Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, a 34‑year‑old constable with the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM), will be remembered at a public ceremony scheduled for July 7 at the Bell Centre, the police service announced. The SPVM said an online form is available for those wishing to attend, and that further details, including the exact time and attendance arrangements, will be released shortly.
Memorial scheduled at Bell Centre on July 7
The SPVM posted information about the memorial on its website, confirming the date and venue for the ceremony to honour Constable Benredouane. The announcement noted that logistical details and admission procedures would be communicated in the coming days.
An online registration form has been made available through the police service, but the SPVM has not yet clarified whether members of the general public will be permitted to attend. The service indicated that security and capacity measures will determine who can be present inside the arena.
Circumstances of the shooting in Côte‑des‑Neiges
The officer was killed during an exchange of gunfire near a hotel in the Côte‑des‑Neiges neighbourhood, authorities said. The incident left three people dead, including the officer, a passerby and the suspected shooter.
Police said the confrontation occurred as officers responded to a report and that the shooting unfolded rapidly near the hotel. Benredouane had joined the SPVM in 2021 and was serving on duty at the time of the incident.
Victims identified and earlier funerals held
Police named the passerby who died as Michel Moshe Mizrahi, a 68‑year‑old man who was in the area when the shooting occurred. Funerary services for both Mr. Mizrahi and Constable Benredouane were held on June 24 in separate ceremonies.
Family members and community figures attended a private service for the officer at the Centre islamique du Québec in Montreal before his burial in Laval. The events drew expressions of grief from residents and colleagues mourning both the civilian victim and the fallen officer.
Suspect identified and reported manifesto
Authorities identified the suspected shooter as 25‑year‑old Scott Hatfield of Lethbridge, Alberta, who was among the dead at the scene. Investigators reported finding a manifesto attributed to the suspect that expressed hostility toward women and advocated violence.
Police and investigative teams are treating the document as part of the inquiry into motive, while forensic and criminal investigators continue to examine the scene and related materials. Officials have not released details about any wider inquiries or potential links beyond the immediate evidence recovered.
SPVM response and historical context
The SPVM emphasized that the exact time and access details for the July 7 memorial will be shared soon, reflecting the logistical planning required for a ceremony at a major venue. The service also provided context about the significance of the loss to its ranks.
Constable Benredouane is reported to be the first SPVM officer to die in the line of duty in 24 years, a milestone underscoring the gravity of the event for Montreal’s police force. Senior officials and elected representatives have offered condolences and said they will attend events to honour the officer and the civilian victim.
Community reaction and safety concerns
Local community leaders and residents expressed sorrow and concern in the aftermath of the shooting, calling for support for the families affected and for measures to address public safety. Neighbourhood organizations and faith groups mobilized to provide counselling and spaces for collective mourning.
City officials and law enforcement leaders have indicated they will brief the public as investigations progress and as arrangements for the memorial are finalized. The SPVM’s forthcoming announcements are expected to address attendance, security protocols and any city services that will support the ceremony.
Plans for the July 7 memorial at the Bell Centre remain subject to finalized logistical and security decisions, and the SPVM has asked those seeking to attend to register through the online form and await further instructions. The coming days are likely to bring clarification on who may attend and on how Montreal will formally honour Constable Benredouane and the others who lost their lives.
