Montreal — An investigation into a deadly daytime shooting in Montreal on June 22 has determined that a police officer with the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) did not discharge their weapon at a civilian, officials told Radio-Canada. The clarification comes after social media posts circulated claims that an officer had aimed at and fired upon a bystander, Michel Mizrahi, during the incident.
The city’s police department has not released additional details about the events that transpired during the operation, which resulted in Mizrahi’s death. Radio-Canada confirmed with sources close to the inquiry that no firearm was discharged at Mizrahi by SPVM personnel.
Authorities have not publicly identified all individuals involved beyond Mizrahi, and information about the specific sequence of events remains limited as investigators continue to review evidence from the scene. The incident occurred in the context of a daytime emergency in Montreal, drawing attention from residents and public safety officials.
Officials stress the investigation is ongoing and that preliminary findings indicate no gunfire directed at a civilian by an SPVM officer. They emphasized the importance of waiting for the completion of formal inquiries before drawing conclusions about the conduct of officers or the circumstances surrounding Mizrahi’s death.
No timeline has been announced for the release of a final report or any potential disciplinary or legal action stemming from the incident. The case has drawn scrutiny over police actions during high-pressure operations in urban areas, alongside ongoing public debates about use-of-force protocols.
As the investigation proceeds, authorities are urging the public to await official statements and to refrain from spreading unverified information on social media. Further updates are anticipated as new details emerge from investigators and the SPVM’s internal review.
