A 15-year-old youth has been charged in connection with a homicide investigation led by the New Brunswick RCMP's Major Crime Unit in Moncton, N.B.
On February 5, 2024, at approximately 9:20 p.m., members of the Codiac Regional RCMP responded to a report of a shot fired inside a residence on Sands Drive. When police arrived at the scene, they located a 16-year-old youth inside of the residence who was suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to hospital with what were believed to be serious, life-threatening injuries.
The youth has since died in hospital as a result of his injuries.
Police believe this to be an isolated incident, and the youth's death is being investigated as a homicide.
At approximately 10:30 p.m., police arrested a 15-year-old youth in connection with the investigation, and he was taken into police custody.
On February 6, the 15-year-old youth appeared in Moncton Provincial Court and was charged with manslaughter. He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to return to court on February 7, 2024.
Anyone who has information that may help further the investigation is asked to contact the Major Crime Unit at 1-888-506-RCMP (7267). Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.
The investigation is ongoing.