RCMP in New Brunswick say man dead after gunfire exchange with police
Officers responded on Wednesday to a report of an armed man in mental distress at a home in the town, which is about 225 kilometres northeast of Fredericton.
A man is reported dead after a shooting incident with police in Maltempec, New Brunswick. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) released a statement on Wednesday, stating that officers responded to a call of an individual with mental health issues at a residence in the town, approximately 225 kilometers northeast of Fredericton.
The report claims the man opened fire on the officers, refusing to relinquish his weapon or cooperate with the authorities. In response, the police engaged in a shootout, and the man was subsequently pronounced dead on the scene. The cause of death and the extent of the man's injuries have not been disclosed. The RCMP has requested the independent Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) to investigate the incident.
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