The 2024 New Brunswick Homicide Victim List is available here

Richibucto RCMP responded to a report of shots fired at a residence on Route 117, in Pointe-Sapin on April 13, 2024, at approximately 2:04 p.m.

On arrival police located a 52-year-old man deceased. His identity has not been released.

70-year-old Alphonse Daigle was quickly located and detained with the assistance of a Peace Officer from Parks Canada. He has been charged with first-degree murder.

Anyone who has video footage, who witnessed the shooting, or who has information that could help further the investigation is asked to call the New Brunswick RCMP Major Crime Unit at 1-888-506-RCMP (7267).