Two victims have now been identified in Montreal’s deadly shooting, but questions remain about why they became caught up in an attack that left a community in mourning.As tributes pour in for a fallen police officer and a beloved community member, investigators are examining material allegedly linked to the suspect. As witness accounts and official statements emerge, questions remain about how the victims became caught up in the attack.The identities of the victims killed in Monday’s shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood have come into focus as investigators continue examining the circumstances surrounding the attack.According to CBC News, the shooting left a Montreal police officer, a civilian, and the suspected gunman dead. Montreal police Chief Fady Dagher said another officer was seriously injured and remains in stable condition, while a civilian suffered minor injuries.
The news outlet also reported that the suspect was “neutralized” by police during the incident.The two victims publicly identified were a police officer responding to the emergency and a 68-year-old civilian.Authorities have not said whether either victim was specifically targeted, selected at random, or became involved as the attack unfolded. Police have also not publicly identified the suspect.In a statement posted to Facebook, the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal identified the fallen officer as Constable Mohamed Lamine Benredouane.