Moncton shooting suspect in police custody
Posted Jun 6, 2014 06:34:31 AM.
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MONCTON, N.B. – The most wanted man in New Brunswick sits in police custody this morning.
RCMP Corporal David Falls says 24-year old Justin Bourque, the suspect in the shooting deaths of three Mounties and the
wounding of two others, was arrested just after midnight after being at large for nearly 30 hours.
Falls says the good news comes amid great sadness.
“I think there are always mixed emotions with any situations like these. There is a definite sense of relief for the residents – equally for police as we’ve worked long days. But there’s also a sense of loss and that will take some time to heal from.”
Moncton resident Michelle Thibodeau says Bourque was arrested on her property.
“They stopped right in front of my house and unloaded the entire SWAT team which proceeded to my backyard, yelling ‘come out with your hands up’. They had their guns loaded. About five minutes later he (Justin) surrendered himself, saying ‘I’m done'”.
The RCMP will hold a press conference at 8AM where it is expected more details of the search and arrest will be released.
