Montreal police chief Fady Dagher confirmed the suspect in a recent shootout that killed a police officer is dead. The fatal encounter sparked a citywide lockdown, with residents ordered to shelter in place while officers secured the area. Dagher’s statement that the "immediate threat to the public is no longer present" lifted those restrictions.

Authorities said the suspect opened fire on officers during a routine patrol, prompting a rapid response that resulted in the officer’s death and a protracted standoff. Emergency services scrambled to contain the scene, and nearby businesses halted operations, causing short‑term revenue loss in the downtown core. The police department’s swift containment prevented further casualties and allowed traffic to resume.

Dagher’s announcement that shelter‑in‑place orders are no longer required restores normalcy for commuters and merchants alike. City officials anticipate a quick rebound in foot traffic as confidence returns. The incident underscores the importance of rapid law‑enforcement response in limiting broader economic disruption.