An aggrieved gunman from Alberta shot and killed a police officer, an innocent civilian, and himself outside the headquarters of Aylo, the parent company of Pornhub, in Montreal on Monday, June 22, 2026. According to Postmedia News, the shooter left a manifesto explicitly stating that pornography companies were legitimate targets. Police have not officially confirmed Aylo was the target, but the address matches the company's office windows, which were shot out.
Details of the Attack
The shooting occurred on Monday afternoon in Montreal's downtown area. The gunman, whose identity has not been released, traveled from Alberta to carry out the attack. The manifesto, discovered by investigators, detailed grievances against the adult entertainment industry. Aylo, a Canadian multinational pornographic conglomerate owned by private equity firm Ethical Capital Partners, is based in Montreal and Luxembourg. The company operates Pornhub, one of the world's most popular pornography websites.
“The manifesto left behind by the shooter explicitly states that porn companies were legitimate targets,” reported Postmedia News. Police are still investigating the motive and any potential links to extremist ideologies.
Victims and Response
The three deceased include a Montreal police officer, a civilian bystander, and the gunman himself. The police officer was responding to reports of gunfire when he was fatally shot. The civilian victim was caught in the crossfire. Emergency services arrived quickly, but the gunman turned the weapon on himself before being apprehended. Montreal police have not released further details about the victims or the shooter's background.
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