Two Officers, Two Civilians Killed in New Brunswick Shooting
Fredericton, New Brunswick – One suspect is in custody after two police officers and two civilians were shot and killed at an apartment complex in Fredericton on Friday Morning, according to the CBC.
Update: Fredericton police advised the suspect is being treated for “serious injuries” related to the Friday morning shooting.
The incident began around 7 am Friday morning when police responded to the report of a shooting. By 9 a.m. police evacuated the apartment complex at 237 Brookside Drive. The area was placed on lockdown and residents were advised to lock their doors and windows.
Details on the circumstances have not yet been released, only that the shooter is in custody. No names have been released, as investigators are still on scene. Police released the lockdown at around 11 a.m. local time, but stated they would still be on scene for some time.
We can confirm that there is no further threat to the public, and lockdowns are not required at this time.
Police still have the crime scene contained, and will be working the investigation for some time. Thank you for your patience.
— Fredericton Police (@CityFredPolice) August 10, 2018
Of the four people killed in this morning’s shootings on Brookside Drive, two were Fredericton Police officers. No names are being released at this time. Please appreciate this is a difficult time for their families and our colleagues. We will provide more info when we can.
— Fredericton Police (@CityFredPolice) August 10, 2018
UDPATE: At this time we can confirm that we have one suspect in custody.
Police continue to have the Brookside area contained for the foreseeable future as the investigation is ongoing.
Please continue to avoid the area and follow us for the facts.
— Fredericton Police (@CityFredPolice) August 10, 2018
We at @HfxRegPolice are following the situation in Fredericton this morning. I have spoken to Chief Fitch personally to offer her any support we can give. We stand with @CityFredPolice while they deal with this situation.
— Chief Jean-Michel Blais, HRP (@JMBlais1) August 10, 2018
Brian Gallant is the Premier of New Brunswick:
At this time, I would ask New Brunswickers, particularly those in areas identified by police, to keep informed about the situation as it develops and follow the instructions of law enforcement officials working in the area.
— Brian Gallant (@BrianGallantNB) August 10, 2018
UPDATE: At least four people are dead after early-morning shooting in Fredericton’s Brookside Drive area.https://t.co/mTWTk4uw8A
— CBC New Brunswick (@CBCNB) August 10, 2018
At least four dead after shooting in New Brunswick’s capital city https://t.co/vYPHMfpmWg pic.twitter.com/EZ7iXgFoDO
— CP24 (@CP24) August 10, 2018
At least 4 people are dead in what’s being described as a mass shooting in the eastern Canadian province of New Brunswick. Police tweeted that people in the city of 60,000 should stay in their homes and keep their doors locked.
— 24/7 News (@24_7_News) August 10, 2018
