Calgary police have stated there is no credible coordinated threat to public safety following the online circulation of a manifesto allegedly authored by Seth Scott Hatfield, the Alberta man accused in Monday's fatal Montreal shootings. The attack in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood left one police officer and one civilian dead, with another officer wounded. Authorities in Lethbridge are assisting Quebec investigators with the criminal probe.
Police Response to Manifesto Circulation
A Calgary Police Service spokesperson confirmed that while they cannot share specific intelligence, the service is working closely with law enforcement partners, including the RCMP, to share information on public safety threats. In a statement, CPS said: 'At this time, there is no credible coordinated threat targeting individuals in Calgary. As always, we maintain situational awareness and vigilance, and adjust our operations as needed to ensure the safety of both the public and our officers.'
Details of the Manifesto
The 104-page manifesto, obtained and reviewed by the Montreal Gazette, contains rhetoric associated with the involuntary celibacy (incel) movement and advocates for violence. It targets feminism, liberalism, and capitalism as causes of male suffering and outlines a vision for a new order that would restrict women's economic and sexual freedoms. The document lists dozens of potential targets, including international real estate brokerages, private equity firms, elite bankers, politicians, Zionist influencers, private health and oil CEOs, plastic surgeons, cryptocurrency leaders, and corporations with ties to Zionism such as IBM, Microsoft, and Boeing. It also mentions pickup artists as targets.
Investigation and Assistance
The Lethbridge Police Service has confirmed it is assisting Quebec authorities with the investigation into the attack. Seth Scott Hatfield, 25, of Lethbridge has been identified by the Quebec coroner as the suspected gunman. The manifesto does not appear to be anti-police, stating, 'I don’t hold to a one-sided view about the police,' and suggesting firing over heads or below feet.
