On June 18, 2026, just before lunch, two male adolescents aged 14 and 15 entered the parking lot of École secondaire aux Mille‑Voix in Montreal‑North and brandished a toy machine‑gun. The youths fired the replica weapon at close range toward students and staff present in the area, then fled on foot, prompting a rapid spread of panic among pupils and school personnel.
The incident unfolded in the school’s parking lot, a space typically used by students and staff for vehicle access. Witnesses reported hearing the sounds of the toy gun and seeing the two adolescents point the device toward nearby individuals. The rapid succession of the shots caused immediate alarm, and many students sought cover while staff attempted to assess the situation.
School officials responded quickly, initiating emergency protocols designed for potential threats. The presence of a toy gun, rather than a real firearm, was later confirmed by authorities, but the visual similarity of the replica contributed to the heightened fear among those present. The two teenagers left the scene on foot shortly after the shots were fired, evading immediate capture.
Police were called to the scene and began an investigation into the event. The focus of the inquiry is to identify the individuals involved, determine the source of the toy machine‑gun, and understand the motivations behind the actions. Parents were notified of the incident, and the school provided support resources to students and staff affected by the distressing episode.
While no physical injuries were reported, the psychological impact of the event was evident in the immediate disruption of school activities and the lingering sense of unease among the school community. The incident underscores the challenges schools face in distinguishing between real and replica weapons and the importance of rapid response measures to protect students and staff.
The investigation remains ongoing, with law enforcement working to locate the two adolescents and gather further information about the circumstances surrounding the toy gun discharge in the school parking lot.