One dead, one injured, suspect at large in N.B. [Video]

New Brunswick RCMP confirmed one person is dead and another is injured after an emergency alert was issued for the Esgenoopetitj (Burnt Church) First Nation area, near Neguac, N.B. on Thursday.

Police continue to search for 47-year-old Keith Martin, who is believed to be carrying a firearm with dangerous intent in the area, said an RCMP news release. He was last seen travelling on Diggle Point Road, but police are no longer searching for the vehicle. An RCMP helicopter has been dispatched for aerial surveillance in the area. The community is located approximately 180 kilometres northeast of Fredericton.

Keith Martin, 47, was wanted for allegedly carrying weapons in the Burnt Church, N.B., area on Sept. 5, 2024. (Source: RCMP)

Martin is described as having dark hair. He was last seen wearing a grey jacket, jeans, black winter hat and was carrying a bag. He had blood and a bandage on his forehead.

RCMP responded to a call for assistance from a man …