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Moncton shooting suspect apprehended

RCMP in Moncton have apprehended the suspect being sought in the shooting death of three Mounties. From The Canadian Press: Justin Bourque was arrested at around 12:10 a.m.

RCMP in Moncton have apprehended the suspect being sought in the shooting death of three Mounties.

From The Canadian Press:

Justin Bourque was arrested at around 12:10 a.m., RCMP spokesman Paul Greene said, bringing to a close a harrowing search that lasted nearly 30 hours.

Michelle Thibodeau said she saw members of a tactical unit arrest the Moncton man in the frontyard of her home.

"They started yelling, 'Come out with your hands up!' and they had their guns loaded," said Thibodeau, 21.

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