Investigation
Officer Involved Shooting
Date Published: 2024-06-06
Province: New Brunswick
Police Agency: Saint John Police Force
Summary
On October 5, 2023, the SiRT received a referral from the Saint John Police Force regarding an incident that occurred that day in a residential neighbourhood in the City of Saint John. Officers responded to the scene where there was an allegation that the Affected Party (AP) was outside with a knife and a handgun. When Subject Officer #1 (SO1) arrived on scene, the AP continually advanced toward him, pointing a firearm. As a result, SO1 deployed his firearm and shot at the AP. Subject Officer #2 (SO2) was nearby and aware of the unfolding situation. He heard gunshots fired and rushed to the scene in his police vehicle. When he arrived, the AP was on the ground and was trying to stand. He was still holding the firearm and pointing it at SO1. SO2 drove his police vehicle into the AP, which caused him to drop the firearm. The SOs immediately applied first aid. Emergency Medical Services were called and arrived on scene. The AP was transported to hospital, where he recovered, and was released later that month. The SiRT investigation was concluded on April 19, 2024. There was some delay in receiving the Forensic Identification Report, which was required to complete the investigation…