RCMP in New Brunswick say man dead after gunfire exchange with police

New Brunswick RCMP announced on Thursday that a man, believed to be experiencing mental distress, was killed in a gunfight with police in Maltempec. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon. According to a statement released by the Mounties, the armed individual refused to relinquish his weapon and cooperate with authorities.

As the situation deteriorated, police opened fire on the man. Despite immediate medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) was notified and is presently conducting an investigation following the visit to the location. Maltempec, a small community of approximately 300 residents situated on New Brunswick's Acadian Peninsula in the province's northeastern region, is the setting for this tragic event. This report by The Canadian Press was initially published on August 27, 2026.