Our deepest condolences to the families of our fallen members 45-year-old Lawrence Robert Costello and 43-year-old Sara Mae Helen Burns and the other victims in this morning's shootings.
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- Of the four people killed in this morning's shootings on Brookside Drive, two were Fredericton Police officers. No names are being released at this time. Please appreciate this is a difficult time for their families and our colleagues. We will provide more info when we can.
- Over the next few days, you may see police officers from other agencies working in our city. They are here to help police our community during this difficult time. We cannot thank them enough for their support.
- As the sun sets on today, we want to thank everybody for the amazing outpouring of love and support today. We feel it.
- UDPATE: At this time we can confirm that we have one suspect in custody. Police continue to have the Brookside area contained for the foreseeable future as the investigation is ongoing. Please continue to avoid the area and follow us for the facts.
- We can confirm that there is no further threat to the public, and lockdowns are not required at this time. Police still have the crime scene contained, and will be working the investigation for some time. Thank you for your patience.
- Replying to @CityFredPoliceAs we grieve for our colleagues and the other victims, we know you are grieving with us. Make sure to look after one another. And if you are having a difficult time, make sure you reach out and talk to someone. You are not alone.
- This morning members of the Fredericton Police Force will collect the flowers, gifts, cards and signs left in front of the police station. We will read and share all the messages with our employees. Thank you for sharing and caring. #FrederictonStrong
- The Fredericton Police wishes to advise the public with rain being forecast, some items (cards, signs, plush items) dropped off at the police station are being taken inside so they are not damaged. These expressions of caring are appreciated by us all, Thank you.
- IMPORTANT: Please do not post information about the position or activities of police or first responders. We are still working an active incident. We will release confirmed information as soon as we can.
- Please continue to watch social media over the coming days as we do our best to keep you updated. We know people have a lot of questions, and we ask for your patience as we try to answer them, and maintain the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
