FREDERICTON, CANADA. (THECOUNT) – At least four people, including two city police officers, died in a shooting in Fredericton on Friday morning, the capital of New Brunswick, police reported.

At least four people have died in a shooting in Fredericton, the capital of New Brunswick, police reported. The shooting occurred near a Tim Horton’s, located at, 1050 Douglas Ave, Fredericton, NB E3A 9N2, Canada.

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“The public is asked to avoid the area and stay in their homes with doors locked at this time for their safety,” police said. They describe the incident as ongoing.

Fredericton Police @CityFredPolice:

Please continue to avoid the area of Brookside Drive between Main and Ring Road. An incident has resulted in at least four people killed. More information will be available when we can confirm. source

The CBC reported that a Tim Horton’s near the shooting is locked down, and police and first responders are in the area of the violence, described as a residential area.

Corey Tremere @PEICorey
sad morning and a story we will follow all day @Ocean100 #Fredericton police confirm shooting on Brookside Drive, multiple fatalities. The public is asked to avoid the area and stay in their homes with doors locked at this time for their safety.

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