IN PHOTOS: Thousands of police officers march in solemn procession in Montreal

"Nothing could bring him back, but to see all this support is wonderful," said Samir Benserradj who knew Mohamed Lamine Benredouane and attended the profession to honour fallen SPVM officer in downtown Montreal Tuesday. Lola Kalder reports.

By Rita Kamel and Lola Kalder

Posted July 7, 2026 11:32 am.

Last Updated July 7, 2026 4:19 pm.

Thousands of police officers from all over Canada marched in Montreal Tuesday ahead of a public memorial for the Montreal police officer killed in a brazen outdoor shooting last month.

A procession in Mohamed Lamine Benredouane’s honour left police headquarters at 10 a.m. to make its way to the Bell Centre.

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Montreal police officers march down René-Lévesque Boulevard during the procession for Officer Benredouane, July 7, 2026. (Rita Kamel, CityNews)

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