Three dead after shooting near Pornhub parent company’s HQ in Montreal
Three were killed during a shooting in Montreal (Getty Images)
Three people have died following a shooting near the headquarters of Pornhub’s parent company, Aylo, in Montreal, Canada.
Authorities say a police officer, a civilian and the suspected gunman were killed during the incident in the city’s Côte-des-Neighs neighbourhood on Monday, 22 June.
A second officer was injured and remains in a stable condition.
While Montreal police have not officially identified the suspect, multiple Canadian media outlets and the Associated Press have named him as 25-year-old Seth Scott Hatfield, from Lethbridge, Alberta.
Police have not yet confirmed a motive, but reports indicate investigators are examining a 104-page manifesto allegedly left behind by the suspect.
The document reportedly contained misogynistic “incel” ideology, called for violence against a range of targets, and referenced pornography companies among them, according to BBC News.
The shooting took place close to the offices of Aylo, the company behind Pornhub and other adult entertainment platforms.
Local reports said windows were damaged at the building during the incident, though authorities have not publicly linked the attack to any specific target.
In a statement, published by the New York Post, Aylo said: “We are aware of recent media reports about yesterday’s shooting, including reports discussing a possible connection to Aylo and Pornhub. The investigation remains ongoing, and we will not speculate on motive or share unconfirmed information.”
