New Brunswick 2026 Homicide Victim List
The New Brunswick RCMP is investigating a homicide after a man was found dead following a reported shooting at Elsipogtog First Nation early Tuesday morning, October 13, 2026.
According to police, members of the Elsipogtog RCMP detachment responded to a report of a man being shot outside a residence on Ball Park Street at approximately 1:50 a.m. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased male.
Police have identified the victim as 21-year-old Hayven Francis.
The New Brunswick RCMP Major Crime Unit has since determined that the death was a homicide.
At approximately 2:35 a.m., police issued an Alert Ready notification urging residents of Elsipogtog First Nation and nearby areas to stay indoors and keep their doors locked. People outside the immediate area were also advised to avoid the location while officers searched for a man believed to be armed and dangerous.
Police had not released a description of the individual at the time of the alert.
At 6:15 a.m. on October 13, authorities issued an updated alert advising residents that they could leave their homes and return to their regular activities.
Police believe there is no longer a threat to the general public. However, residents should expect an increased police presence in the community as investigators continue working to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting.
Update: The RCMP have arrested 27-year-old Abdel Alcheikh Houri at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport in connection with the homicide of 21-year-old Hayven Francis.
Police say the man was attempting to board a flight to Dubai when he was arrested on Friday, October 16th. He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in a Montreal court on Saturday.
On October 17, 2026, the New Brunswick RCMP arrested a 35-year-old woman from Elsipogtog in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation. The following day, Kelsey Clair appeared remotely in Moncton Provincial Court and was charged with accessory after the fact to murder. She was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in court again on October 20, 2026.
On October 19th police arrested 38-year-old Brian Christmas. He has been charged with first-degree murder and was remanded into custody.
A woman by the same name was charged in connection with the 2020 homicide of a woman in Saint-Ignace, N.B
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the New Brunswick RCMP at 1-888-506-7267.