A police oversight company is investigating after a person was shot and killed by the RCMP on a First Nation in northwestern New Brunswick.
The Severe Incident Response Staff, or SiRT, says it was contacted Sunday after the police-involved capturing on Neqotkuk, also referred to as Tobique First Nation, close to the province’s border with Maine.
Mounties issued an advisory on social media earlier Sunday relating to a police operation on the First Nation and requested individuals to keep away from the world, however haven’t supplied an replace.
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An announcement issued late Sunday from Neqotkuk First Nation Chief Ross Perley and council recognized the deceased man as Bronson Paul and prolonged condolences to his household and associates.
It says a sacred hearth has been lit at a neighborhood corridor on the First Nation, and that they’re nonetheless making an attempt to piece collectively what occurred and why tribal safety wasn’t requested to assist.
The assertion additionally says the RCMP detachment in Neqotkuk would shut instantly “till we all know that it’s secure for our neighborhood members.”
“There was no request for help from the police to our tribal safety members, council or outreach group. This has sometimes helped de-escalate these conditions,” the assertion says.
“We’re not sure why deadly drive was used on this case, nonetheless, Bronson is one other Indigenous man who was killed within the palms of the police, together with Rodney Levi, Chantel Moore and Steven (Iggy) Dedam.”
“We perceive that our neighborhood members are offended, confused, scared and shocked. We share that sentiment with all of our neighborhood members.”
This report by The Canadian Press was first revealed Jan. 19, 2026.
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