A second man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of Jacob Wright in Dieppe, New Brunswick. The incident occurred on June 25 at a residence on Louis Street, where police responded to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found Wright, 26, with gunshot wounds. Despite being taken to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries.
The following day, authorities arrested 29-year-old Brandon Patrick LeBlanc in Saint John, who was also wanted for being unlawfully at large. On June 27, LeBlanc was charged with first-degree murder in Moncton provincial court and was remanded into custody. He is scheduled to appear in court again on July 11.
In a recent development, Adam Robichaud, a 41-year-old man from Saint John, was arrested on Wednesday as part of the ongoing investigation. Robichaud appeared in Moncton provincial court on Thursday and was also charged with first-degree murder. He has been remanded into custody and is set to return to court on July 13.
The police have not provided further details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting or any possible motives. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.