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Man arrested for shooting victim’s ear after break-in at recycling plant near Edmundston

Members of the Edmundston Police Force responded to a call for a break and enter at Gallant Enterprise Ltd. . THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting and break-in at a recycling plant in Edmundston, N.B., on Monday.

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Edmundston Police say that shortly after midnight, officers responded to a call for a break and enter at Gallant Enterprise Ltd., where an armed man allegedly shot and injured an employee.

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The injured man was sent to hospital with an ear injury and burns from gun powder.

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Police say the man fled the scene in a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was left at the road near Highway 2, and the suspect fled on foot.

Shortly after 10 p.m., a man believed to be the suspect was located by the Edmundston Police Force, driving another stolen vehicle. Members of the Edmundston Police followed the vehicle, which fled into RCMP jurisdiction.

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The vehicle was brought to a stop and the man exited the vehicle with a gun.

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A short time later, police say the man took actions that were threatening towards officers and police fired their weapons towards the man.

He suffered what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital where he is undergoing treatment.

Police say their investigation is ongoing.

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