Two youths have been arrested following an Alert Ready that was issued for the region of Moncton and Salisbury, N.B., while police were searching for an armed individual.
At approximately 7 p.m., on September 16, 2024, Caledonia Region RCMP members were dispatched to a report of a shooting incident on Main Street in Salisbury. When police arrived, they located a 48-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. The man was transported to hospital with what was believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.
Upon further investigation, and in the interest of public safety, the New Brunswick RCMP issued an Alert Ready message at 8:15 p.m. Police were searching for a person driving a silver Ford F150 pickup truck and reported to be carrying a firearm with dangerous intent in the southeast of the Province, and was last seen in the Salisbury and Moncton region. At the time, police were not able to confirm a description of the suspect to provide to the public. The public was asked to not approach and to call 911 immediately if they saw the vehicle or an individual associated with the vehicle.
Later the same evening, two youths were located and arrested without incident in connection with the investigation, on Grub Street in Salisbury, N.B. Both individuals remain in police custody.
On September 17, at approximately 12:03 a.m., the New Brunswick RCMP ended the Alert Ready message for the Moncton and Salisbury areas. There is no longer a risk to the public.
The public can expect an increased police presence as the RCMP continues to investigate.
Police continue to search for a silver Ford F150 pickup truck, covered in mud, with possible Nova Scotia licence plate: HDC 958. Police can now confirm the truck was stolen from Central Blissville. If you have seen the truck, or if you have information that could help further the investigation, please contact the NB RCMP at 1-888-506-7267. 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 New Brunswick RCMP would like to thank the public for their support and assistance during this incident.
The investigation is ongoing.