Little is known about Seth Hatfield, the suspect in a Montreal shooting that killed a civilian and left one police officer dead and another wounded. The suspect, reportedly from Lethbridge, Alberta, was killed by police gunfire during the incident. News sources, including TVA Nouvelles, identified him as Seth Hatfield.
Details of the Attack
The shooter was wearing military clothing when he opened fire in the Cote des Neiges area of Montreal on June 22, 2026. He carried a long firearm, and footage shows him charging at officers outside a hotel. Police responded to an active shooter situation, resulting in the death of a civilian and a police officer, with another officer wounded.
The Manifesto
A 104-page manifesto allegedly written by Hatfield has been circulating online. Although it does not use the term “incel,” it has been described as incel in nature. The term “incel” stands for “involuntarily celibate,” used by people who feel unable to form romantic or sexual relationships despite wanting them.
The manifesto frequently uses the term “biological imperative” to describe the behavior of men and women, arguing that men seek many partners while women focus on a small number of highly desirable men, leaving many average men or “common males” isolated. Much blame is directed at what it calls “high capitalist” societies. Some online incel communities have become associated with misogynistic views that blame women for these perceived romantic failures.
The manifesto is written in the form of a scientific paper, with subheads and footnotes, and ends with the phrase: “Be unflinching, go forth, and KILL THEM ALL!”
Police Response
The Canadian Press reported that a police spokesperson in British Columbia said forces across the province were warned after the shooting of the possibility of an anti-police manifesto. Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton with the Surrey Police Service stated: “Following the tragic events of what happened in Montreal earlier today, police in British Columbia were advised that there is the possibility of either documentation or some type of manifesto that is rumoured to be out there calling on individuals to target and commit violence against police officers.” However, the manifesto does not appear to be anti-police in nature.
Police have not officially released the suspect's name, but multiple news sources have confirmed his identity. The investigation continues as authorities analyze the manifesto and the circumstances of the attack.
