A man from Saint John, N.B., is facing an attempted murder charge following a “firearm incident” in Moncton last month. Codiac Regional RCMP responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence on McLaughlin Drive just before 7 a.m. on Oct. 30. Officers contained the area and surrounded the residence due to the reported presence of firearms. A number of RCMP Specialized Policing Units also responded to the scene, including a K9 unit and drones. Police say it was an isolated incident and did not meet the criteria for an Alert Ready message. A 38-year-old man from Saint John ended up surrendering to police. No one was injured. Police say they also executed a search and firearms, ammunition and other weapons were seized. Shawn Chevarie of Saint John appeared in Moncton provincial court later that day and was charged with attempted murder. He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to return to court on Nov. 23 for a bail hearing. Police say their investigation is ongoing. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
