2014 Moncton shootings
| 2014 Moncton shootings | |
|---|---|
 Red circle: Where the culprit was found Black circles: Where the shootings took place Blue circle: Where the culprit lived | |
| Location | Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Date | June 4, 2014 - June 6, 2014 7:20 p.m.–12:10 a.m. (ADT) (UTC-3) |
| Attack type | Shooting |
| Weapon(s) | Rifle Shotgun Crossbow Knife[1] |
| Deaths | 3[2] |
| Injured | 2[2] |
| Perpetrator | Justin Bourque, 24 |
The 2014 Moncton shootings were shootings that took place on June 4, 2014 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Three members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police were shot and killed in Moncton.[2] Two other RCMP officers were also injured in the attack.[2] 24-year-old Justin Bourque committed the shooting.[3] He was caught after he was found in a yard on Mecca Drive and was taken into custody on June 6, 2014. After he was caught, he told police, "I'm done."[4] The shooting lasted from June 4, 2014 to June 6, 2014. It was the first homicide in Moncton since 2010 and was the deadliest attack on RCMP members since the Mayerthorpe tragedy in 2005.[5]
George LeBlanc, Mayor of Moncton said in a statement on Twitter that the shooting was "Terrible sad news for Moncton. Stay indoors and allow police to do their job. Prayers for the families."[6] Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper said in a statement "On behalf of all Canadians, Laureen and I offer our deepest condolences to the families, colleagues and friends of those affected by this tragedy. We also offer our prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured." He also said that the incident reminds us that "men and women in law enforcement put their lives on the line in Canada every day to protect our citizens and communities".[7]
Mr Bourque needs to stay in prison for at least 25 years (decided by Judge on October 31, 2014).[8][9]
2014 Moncton Shootings Media
Local businesses express their gratitude for the RCMP after the suspect was apprehended
Memorial statues made in honour of the three RCMP officers killed in the shooting in Moncton
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References
- ↑ Moncton shooting: Justin Bourque was armed with rifle, shotgunCBC News. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Moncton shooting: 3 RCMP officers dead, 2 woundedCBC News. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
- ↑ Canada shooting: Manhunt as police officers killed in MonctonBBC News. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
- ↑ Justin Bourque captured: Accused of killing three RCMP officers in Moncton on WednesdayNational Post. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
- ↑ Moncton shooting manhunt quickly became one of Canada's largest police operationsNational Post. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
- ↑ Twitter/GeorgeLeBlanc: Terrible sad news for Moncton. Stay indoors and allow police to do their job. Prayers for the families. (2014-06-04)twitter. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
- ↑ Harper, Stephen. Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the death of three RCMP officers. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
- ↑ Justin Bourque handed harshest sentence since Canada's last execution more than 50 years ago. National Post (October 31, 2014).
- ↑ "Canadian Gets Life Sentence in Mounties Shootings". ABC News. October 31, 2014. https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/canadian-life-sentence-mounties-shootings-26607814. Retrieved October 31, 2014.