The shooting incident in Montreal, Canada, is an ongoing hostage situation with two suspects still at large in the area, according to a ZAKA volunteer near the scene. Local police have deployed in large numbers and sealed off the area, asking the public to follow instructions and avoid the area.
Monday evening's shooting attack in the Jewish neighborhood of Montreal has entered an ongoing hostage phase, according to a ZAKA volunteer at the scene. The volunteer, Moyshey Belch, told Israeli media that according to information received so far, there are reports of hostages being held inside the scene.
Two suspects have not yet been apprehended and are reportedly still moving in the area. Local police have deployed in large numbers and sealed off the area entirely. The incident is still ongoing.
As The Zioneer reported earlier this evening, a police officer was wounded in the initial assault near a Chabad center and kosher supermarket. Police stormed the supermarket at approximately 20:09 Jerusalem time. The situation remains fluid, with the public instructed to avoid the area and follow security forces' orders.
No further details on the number or condition of hostages, or the suspects' identities, have been released yet.
5 developments
- StrongZAKA says teams on the ground in Montreal as Jewish community monitors wounded
- StrongNew footage from Montreal attack scene shows police operation underway
- DevelopingMontreal shooter reportedly traveled from Alberta; motive uncertain — unconfirmed reports raise 'contracted' theory
- DevelopingZAKA launches volunteer recruitment drive in Tel Aviv district
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