N.B. news: Search continues for Esgenoopetitj shooting suspect [Video]

The New Brunswick RCMP says the search continues Friday in the Esgenoopetitj (Burnt Church) First Nation area for a man who is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting.

Police are looking for 47-year-old Keith Martin who is believed to be armed and dangerous.

RCMP investigators collect evidence at a home on Diggle Point Road in Esgenoopetitj (Burnt Church) First Nation on Sept. 6, 2024.

RCMP investigators are at a home on Diggle Point Road collecting evidence. Diggle Point Road was initially open to traffic Friday, but police closed it again around 11:50 a.m. Shortly after, RCMP told a CTV News journalist to leave the area.

“You guys really aren’t safe here,” said an officer.

A police officer is pictured in Esgenoopetitj (Burnt Church) First Nation on Sept. 6, 2024.

Police also told residents to go inside as a drone flew over the area. A 12-member tactical team was also at the scene.