Police chief Fady Dagher of the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal publicly denounced the wave of social‑media attacks directed at a policewoman involved in the June 22 shooting in the Côte‑des‑Neiges neighbourhood. He characterized the harassment as unacceptable and called for respect toward officers performing their duties.
The incident on June 22, 2026 resulted in multiple victims and generated extensive media coverage across the city. As the story unfolded, the unnamed policewoman who was part of the response faced a surge of criticism and personal attacks online. Dagher’s statement sought to address the growing hostility she encountered on digital platforms.
In his remarks, the chief placed responsibility on a group identified as "gérants d’estrade," or stage‑manager figures, who he said had accused the officer following the shooting. He suggested that their accusations contributed to the hostile environment that led to the officer’s targeting on social media.
Dagher emphasized that police personnel should be able to carry out their responsibilities without fear of online intimidation. He urged the public to refrain from spreading unfounded allegations and to allow investigations to proceed without interference. The chief’s comments came amid broader public scrutiny of the shooting, which has sparked debate over police conduct and community safety in Montreal.
The police service has not released further details about the investigation or the identities of those involved in the online harassment. The chief’s condemnation represents an effort to protect officers from digital abuse while the case continues to be examined by authorities.