Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
The Minto RCMP is asking for the public’s help as part of its investigation into a firearm incident in Gaspereau Forks, near Chipman, N.B.
On September 1, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Minto RCMP responded to a report of an individual that had been shot outside of a residence on Route 123, in Gaspereau Forks.
When police arrived at the scene, they located a 75-year-old man who was suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to hospital with what are believed to be serious, non-life-threatening injuries. Two suspects had since fled the scene.
“We believe that the two suspects were committing a break, enter and theft when the homeowner and the 75-year-old man arrived at the scene,” says Sgt. Mark Blakely with the New Brunswick RCMP’s West District Crime Reduction Unit. “An altercation ensued and a firearm was discharged at the 75-year-old.”
At the time of the incident, the first suspect was wearing a mask and described as a man with a medium build. A description of the second suspect is not available at this time.
Police are releasing a photo of the vehicle involved with the incident in hopes that someone may recognize it. It is described as a black two-door mid 2000’s Mercedes-Benz, CLK-Class sedan.
Police believe this was an isolated incident, therefore it did not meet the criteria for an Alert Ready message.
Anyone who has information about the suspects, the vehicle or the incident is asked to contact the New Brunswick RCMP at 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.