The City of Côte Saint-Luc is heartbroken by the murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. on May 21.
We stand in unwavering solidarity with the Jewish community in Washington and around the world. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of Yaron and Sarah. May their memories forever be a blessing.
This attack, while horrifying, is not isolated—nor should it be treated as such. Since the barbaric massacres of October 7, 2023, we have witnessed a disturbing surge of antisemitic incitement and glorification of violence in Western cities, including Montreal.
We continue to urge police authorities to recognize the cumulative effect of incitement, chants, vandalism, and intimidation, instead of viewing each act as an isolated incident.
We will continue to remain vigilant in our patrols. For instance, last October an alert Côte Saint-Luc officer spotted suspicious activity overnight and called in the Montreal police, who made arrests. We encourage residents and municipal employees to alert police to anything suspicious by calling 9-1-1.