Update: On April 14, 2024, 70-year-old Alphonse Daigle appeared in Moncton Provincial Court by way of tele-remand, and was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the homicide. He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to return to court on April 16.
Man arrested following shooting incident
A 70-year-old man from Pointe-Sapin NB, has been arrested following a shooting incident in the community.
On April 13, 2024, at approximately 2:04 p.m., members of the Richibucto RCMP responded to a report of shots fired at a residence on Route 117, in Pointe-Sapin. When police arrived at the scene, a 52-year-old man was discovered deceased. No one else was injured during the incident. A suspect, a 70-year-old man from Pointe-Sapin, N.B., was quickly located and detained with the assistance of a Peace Officer from Parks Canada. He was subsequently arrested for murder in connection with the investigation.
The 70-year-old man is schedule to appear in Moncton Provincial court on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
The New Brunswick RCMP's Major Crime Unit is leading the investigation, treating the incident as a homicide.
Anyone who has video footage, who witnessed the shooting, or who has information that could help further the investigation is asked to call the New Brunswick RCMP 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.