RCMP continue to investigate incident
The West District RCMP’s Crime Reduction Unit has arrested a 27-year-old man from Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation) in connection with a shooting in the community.
On July 5, 2025, at approximately 3:20 a.m., members of the Perth-Andover and Tobique RCMP detachments responded to a report of a shooting on Neqotkuk.
When police arrived, they located a 32-year-old man who was suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transferred to the hospital with what were believed to be serious, life-threatening injuries.
The West District RCMP’s Crime Reduction Unit began investigating the incident with assistance from RCMP Integrated Forensic Identification Services and members of the Tobique RCMP.
Later that same day, police arrested a 27-year-old man from Tobique First Nation in connection with the investigation. He was later released, pending a future court appearance.
Anyone who has information that may help further the investigation is asked to contact the West District Crime Reduction Unit at 1-888-506-RCMP (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 investigation is ongoing.
