The New Brunswick RCMP's Major Crime Unit is investigating the death of a 44-year-old man in Sackville, N.B., as a homicide.
On March 16, 2024, at approximately 7:45 p.m., members of the Sackville RCMP Detachment responded to a report of a stabbing outside of a business on Lorne Street in Sackville. When police arrived, they located a man lying on the side of the road suffering from stab wounds. The man was transported to hospital where he later died as a result of his injuries. The victim was identified as 44-year-old Shawn Mitton.
Police later located and arrested a 22-year-old man and a 20-year-old man at a residence in Sackville, in connection with the investigation.
On March 17, Tyler Murphy and Dylan Murphy appeared in Moncton Provincial Court by way of tele-remand, and were both charged with second degree murder. They remain in custody, and are scheduled to return to court on March 19 at 9:30 a.m.
Anyone who has information that could help further the investigation, is asked to contact 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.