A brazen daylight shooting in Montreal has left three dead, including a police officer and a civilian, with the British consulate now monitoring the situation closely. Sources confirm the gunman opened fire in a crowded plaza near the city's financial district before being neutralised by tactical units. The attack, which unfolded around 3:30pm local time, sent pedestrians scrambling for cover as shots rang out.
Uncovered documents earlier this week revealed tensions between local gangs and a real estate developer with ties to shell companies registered in London. The British consulate has not yet issued a formal statement but is liaising with Canadian authorities. This is a developing story.
More to follow.
