Tobique First Nation man arrested after 'several' shots fired at RCMP office
A 25-year-old man from Tobique First Nation is facing charges in connection with shots being fired into the community's RCMP detachment over the weekend.
Officers discovered "several" bullet holes in the side and back of the building when they arrived at work on Sunday, Cpl. Jullie Rogers-Marsh said in a statement on Tuesday.
RCMP believe the shooting occurred early Sunday morning, she said.
The building, located on Main Street, also houses a community centre, social services office and band council office, and it sits next to a school playground.
No one was injured, said Rogers-Marsh.
A suspect was arrested the following day.
He remains in custody in connection with another matter, said Rogers-Marsh.
Charges related to the shooting are pending, she said.
The investigation continues.
Tobique First Nation Chief Ross Perley said he couldn't say much about what happened but did say the band council held an emergency meeting Tuesday about the incident.
The First Nation may issue a joint statement with the RCMP later this week, he added.
Three small holes, each about the size of a dime, are visible on the left side of the wooden building, CBC News reporter Hadeel Ibrahim reported from the scene.
The holes are a few feet off the ground and a few inches apart, she said.
Additional bullet holes are at the back of the building.
