Israel's ZAKA rescue service reports that a shooting incident in Montreal has left multiple security force members dead and several wounded. The head of ZAKA's international division says there are no reports of Jewish casualties so far and the motive remains under investigation.
A shooting incident in Montreal has left multiple security force members dead and several wounded, according to Israel's ZAKA rescue service. Baruch Nidam, director of ZAKA's international division, said the organization responded immediately upon receiving the report and is in contact with its local team and the local Jewish community. He added that there are currently no reports of Jewish casualties, and the background of the incident is still being clarified.
The event was first reported around 20:14 Jerusalem time with emerging video footage. This marks a second report in the thread, as The Zioneer previously noted multiple security personnel casualties and the initial video. No perpetrator details or further casualty counts have been confirmed.
4 developments
- StrongNew footage from Montreal attack scene shows police operation underway
- StrongZAKA retracts earlier report: Jewish man in Canada was seriously wounded, not murdered
- StrongFamily, hospital: Montreal shooting victim Moshe Michael ben Miriam is alive, in surgery
- DevelopingIsrael's NYC consul general discusses Montreal shooting with Canadian counterpart
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