Horrible stuff going on in Moncton right now. #PrayForMoncton
— woynarski™ (@adamwoynarski) June 5, 2014
A man reportedly armed with multiple weapons has killed three police officers and wounded two others in Moncton, New Brunswick.
At least 3 officers killed by gunman in Moncton, New Brunswick, Royal Canadian Mounted Police say. Shooter at large. http://t.co/Dd7tBzI8T3
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) June 5, 2014
The shooter remains at large and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are advising those in the city what to do:
Shooter still beleived to be in Pinehurst Subdivision area of Moncton. Stay locked inside. Leave outdoor lights on. #Codiac #RCMPNB
— RCMP New Brunswick (@RCMPNB) June 5, 2014
Here are photos of the alleged gunman:
3 police officers killed, 2 wounded in #Moncton tonight. Suspected Shooter: 24yr old Justin Bourque still on the run pic.twitter.com/ITGk5Z5emo
— ???? ??? (@MarkDayNews) June 5, 2014
#Moncton friends stay safe… #codiacrcmp
Friend caught a pic of the shooter… Stay inside…@Brett_Global @CBCNS pic.twitter.com/2I8bk2Nb5Q— Patrick Hemsworth (@PatHemsworth) June 5, 2014
https://twitter.com/joelcottreau/status/474383937708769280
The shootings have caused the hashtag #PrayForMoncton to trend worldwide:
You know that the shooting in #Moncton has gone too far when #PrayForMoncton has become the #1 trend … worldwide. pic.twitter.com/PX34fTezjP
— Robert Grove (@robertgrove72) June 5, 2014
No words necessary. #PrayForMoncton pic.twitter.com/Oz9ACocIeN
— Dave Stewart (@DveStewart) June 5, 2014
Standing behind a gun doesn't make you brave. Going after the man standing behind the gun does #RespectRCMP #PrayForMoncton
— Roxane (@RoxaneGallant) June 5, 2014
Nobody sleeps in #Moncton tonight
As Manhunt continues
May our 3 fallen Mounties #RIP#PrayForMoncton— Charles Adler (@charlesadler) June 5, 2014
Twitchy will update this story as more information is available.
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