Fredericton - (N.B.) – On Sunday, November 1, 2026, at approximately 11:15 p.m., members of the Fredericton Police Force Patrol division responded to a report of a disturbance outside a residence on Murray Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers encountered an adult male who had barricaded himself inside the residence with a weapon. Members of the Emergency Response Team, Crisis Negotiation Team, Police Dog Section, and Remote Piloted Aircraft System responded to the scene. Fredericton Fire Department and Ambulance New Brunswick responded to assist as well.
Police secured and contained the scene. As a precaution, residents in the immediate area were asked to shelter in place, with no threat posed to the broader public.
The police operation concluded at approximately 4 a.m. on Monday, November 2, when the individual was located inside the residence. Efforts were made to resuscitate the male, who later succumbed to his injuries. The shelter-in-place advisory was lifted shortly after the operation concluded. Victim Witness Services has been engaged to provide support for those involved.
Police remain on scene and have referred the file to the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) for review.
FPF File 26-27243
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