New Brunswick man facing murder charge in connection with homicide of 19-year-old

A New Brunswick man is facing charges in connection with the homicide of a 19-year-old man in Upper Coverdale, N.B.

New Brunswick RCMP say officers received a report of someone causing a disturbance at a residence on Osprey Road at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Sunday.

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When officers arrived, police say they found a 19-year-old man dead with what appeared to be a gunshot wound.

A 51-year-old man was arrested at the scene.

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Donald Kyle appeared before a judge by tele-remand on Monday evening and was charged with the first-degree murder of Evan Straight, of Upper Coverdale, N.B.

Kyle has since been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Moncton Provincial Court on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.

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Neighbours identified Kyle as a mechanic that fixed their cars saying they were surprised to learn of what happened.

“It’s shocking is all I can tell you because he’s the last person in the world I would think would do something like that. But then I don’t know him personally, I only know him as a mechanic. I go up and get my car fixed and oil changed, stuff like that, and talk to him,” said Fred Carter.