RCMP continues to investigate November 2021 shooting incident involving peace officers

May 25, 2022
Ritchie, New Brunswick

News release

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path of suspect vehicle
damaged front passenger-side window
damaged driver side headrest

The New Brunswick RCMP is asking for the public's help as it continues to investigate the November 2021 shooting incident involving New Brunswick Public Safety peace officers.

On November 5, at approximately 9:20 a.m., two peace officers in a black marked Justice and Public Safety SUV were conducting enforcement patrols in the area of Temple Road and Highway 2 near Ritchie. They observed a small dark grey or silver car exit Temple Road and drive the wrong way in the westbound lane of Highway 2 at a high rate of speed. The peace officers engaged their emergency equipment and pursued the car.

During the pursuit, a passenger in the back seat of the car discharged a firearm at the peace officer's vehicle, striking the passenger side window and the driver's headrest. One peace officer suffered minor injuries. The car then turned around on the highway, and was last seen driving the wrong way in the eastbound lanes on Highway 2.

The suspect vehicle is described as a small dark grey or silver four-door car. The driver is described as a man in his early-20s, who was wearing a black ball cap and dark lensed glasses. Police believe there was one other person in the car, but no description is available of that person.

"The peace officers involved in this incident are exceptionally fortunate to not have been seriously injured, or worse. We are continuing to follow every lead to find those responsible," says Cpl. Hans Ouellette. "We have reason to believe there are people in the area who have information about the incident or the persons involved. We need those people to come forward to police or Crime Stoppers."

Anyone who has information that could assist the investigation is asked to call the Nackawic RCMP at 506-575-6200. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Contact information

Cpl. Hans Ouellette
New Brunswick RCMP
506-452-4252

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