The RCMP has arrested a 37-year-old Kingsclear First Nation Man, wanted in connection to a suspicious death investigation.
Police say members of the West District RCMP received reports of a shooting incident on a dirt road in a wooded area in Allendale at 8:45 p.m. on Monday night.
The RCMP says a 37-year-old man was found deceased at the scene. Police are not releasing the man’s name at this time, and they believe it was an isolated incident.
As a result of the shooting, the New Brunswick RCMP increased patrols in the area and warned residents of the possible presence of specialized services such as RCMP Air Services, Police Dog Services, Forensic Identification Services and others.
The individual was arrested without incident.
The RCMP says the investigation remains ongoing.