RCMP searching for suspect in shooting

January 5, 2021
Riverview, New Brunswick

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An Alert Ready message has been issued to the Greater Moncton area as police search for a man wanted in connection with a shooting in Riverview, N.B.

He is believed to be carrying firearms with intent to use them.

If sighted, do not approach and contact RCMP immediately.

He is a suspect in a shooting incident that occurred near Riverview High School around 5:15 p.m. on January 5, 2021, where a man was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

As police search for the individual, the public is asked not to report police locations or positions on social media. Only call 9-1-1 if you have seen him or if you have information on his whereabouts.

RCMP New Brunswick will be updating its social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter as needed. Do not call 9-1-1 or police directly to seek additional information. It's important to keep police phone lines available for information related to locate the individual.

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Contact information

Cst. Hans Ouellette
Media Relations Officer
New Brunswick RCMP
506-452-4252

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