Advertisement

RCMP arrest 33-year-old in connection with homicide at Esgenoô​​​​​​​petitj First Nation

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., Friday, April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

New Brunswick RCMP have arrested a 33-year-old in connection with a homicide at the Esgenoôpetitj First Nation.

Police say officers responded to a call on Micmac Road at approximately 10:15 a.m., on Tuesday, for reports that a man had been found unresponsive.

Read more: Man accused of abducting child in Cape Breton now facing charges of obstructing a peace officer

When the Mounties arrived they found a 34-year-old man from Esgenoôpetitj First Nation dead.

Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.

Get daily National news

Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The man has since been identified as Christopher Dedam.

Police say their investigation has determined Dedam’s death was the result of a homicide.

On Wednesday, police say they arrested a 33-year-old woman from Esgenoôpetitj First Nation in relation to the homicide.

Story continues below advertisement

An autopsy is scheduled to determine Dedam’s exact cause of death.

Read more: RCMP investigating after shots fired at vehicle in Grand Bay-Westfield, N.B.

Police say their investigation is ongoing and that the homicide is believed to be an isolated incident.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call RCMP at 1-888-506-7267 or to contact Crime Stoppers.

Sponsored content

AdChoices