WOODSTOCK, N.B. – RCMP are continuing to investigate an incident between a Woodstock First Nations man and police, and say it’s unclear if the man ever shot at the officers.
The incident occurred Sunday evening on Eagles Nest Drive on the Woodstock First Nation where the suspect had barricaded himself in a residence. RCMP received the complaint shortly after 3 p.m. that an intoxicated man had a loaded gun and was uttering death threats.
Police evacuated residents in the area and confirmed in a release Monday there was an exchange of gunfire between the suspect and police.
In a release on Wednesday, RCMP say the suspect pointed a rifle at police who, in response, fired a pistol while taking cover. Several shots were fired by the police and suspect.
Police say investigators are working on determining the exact sequence of events.
“At this point it is unclear if the suspect shot at the officers,” the release said.
On Monday, 35-year-old Chad Ian Tomah of Woodstock First Nation appeared in Woodstock Provincial Court and was charged with carrying a firearm for a dangerous purpose.
He will appear again in court on Thursday for a bail hearing. RCMP say more charges are anticipated.
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