Investigation
Police-Involved Fatality
Date Published: 2025-04-01
Province: New Brunswick
Police Agency: RCMP J Division
Summary
In the early morning hours of September 9, 2024, SiRT was contacted regarding a male (the “Affected Party/AP”) who was shot by police in Elsipogtog First Nation, New Brunswick on September 8, 2024. Two members of the RCMP responded to 911 calls which reported that an adult male had weapons and stated he wanted to kill himself. The two officers responded to the call and engaged with the AP. The AP was in possession of multiple throwing axes and forcefully threw one in the direction of the officers and others in the home. Video showed that he made motion to throw another axe. One officer discharged a Conducted Energy Weapon (“CEW/Taser”), and the other officer discharged a firearm, striking the AP. Emergency Medical Services (“EMS”) was called and the AP was pronounced deceased at hospital. I have reviewed the investigation and each piece of evidence in its entirety. The following is a description of events that led to the SiRT investigation, a summary of the investigation, relevant evidence, and a legal analysis…