Thursday, June 5, 2014

Manhunt for Moncton Shooter Continues

Codiac RCMP are confirming 3 officers were shot dead by a shooter in north moncton.....2 additional officers were also injured. They're listed in stable condition.

24-year old Justin Bourque...... who went on a shooting spree in north Moncton last tonight....is still at large and is considered armed and dangerous....the RCMP have released a picture of the young man dressed in camo carrying numerous weapons.

Emergency Tactical Units from Saint John and other municipalities - rushed to Moncton to assist in the hunt. Many residents in the area of the Moncton Coliseum, Worthington, Preston, and the Elmurst area reported hiding in their homes and hearing gunshots. Around 10 after 11, the RCMp re-issued a warning for people around the Moncton Coliseum and Pinehurst Subdivision to stay inside with the doors locked.

The hospital has been locked down to all except family members of critically ill patients and additional nurses are being called in

The RCMP believes Bourque is in the woods near Pinehurst.