Police chief Fady Dagher publicly denounced the wave of social‑media attacks aimed at a female officer following a shooting on June 22, 2026 in the Côte‑des‑Neiges neighbourhood of Montreal.
The incident, which occurred in the diverse Côte‑des‑Neiges area, sparked immediate public scrutiny of police conduct. As details of the shooting emerged, residents and commentators took to online platforms to discuss the actions of law‑enforcement officers present at the scene.
Amid the broader debate, a number of internet users directed personal criticism and hostile messages toward the unnamed female officer who was involved in the response. The harassment was described by the police chief as unfounded and detrimental to the safety of officers performing their duties.
Chief Dagher also referenced similar online attacks directed at "gérants d’estrade," or stage managers, who had been mentioned in the same online discourse. He emphasized that the spread of harassment toward any public servant, whether police or event staff, undermines community trust and the ability of officials to carry out their responsibilities.
In his statement, the chief called for respect toward officers and other municipal workers, urging the public to refrain from personal attacks on social networks. He indicated that the police service would monitor online threats and consider appropriate measures to protect its members. The condemnation came as part of a broader effort by the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal to address the heightened tensions following the Côte‑des‑Neiges shooting and to reaffirm the importance of civil discourse in the aftermath of critical incidents.