Investigation
SiRT Investigating Police Involved Shooting
File Number: 2026-0138
Date Opened: 2026-08-26
Date Published:
Province: New Brunswick
Police Agency: RCMP
Status: Ongoing
Summary
The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) is investigating a police involved shooting involving the RCMP which resulted in the death of an adult male in Maltempec, New Brunswick.
On the night of August 26, 2026, SiRT was contacted by the RCMP regarding a police involved shooting. SiRT assumed responsibility for the investigation immediately and investigators attended the scene.
Preliminary information suggests:
- On the evening of August 26, 2026, members of the RCMP responded to a call at a residence in Maltempec regarding an adult male in crisis in possession of a firearm.
- The male fired at officers and at least one officer discharged their firearm, striking the male.
- The male was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Press Releases
SiRT Investigating Police Involved Shooting (2026-08-27)