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Arrest Made in Elsipogtog First Nation Homicide Case

A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred at Elsipogtog First Nation in New Brunswick. The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Hayven Francis. The arrest took place at Montréal airport as the suspect was preparing to board a flight to Dubai.

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On Tuesday morning, a shooting incident occurred on Elsipogtog First Nation in eastern New Brunswick, resulting in the death of 21-year-old Hayven Francis. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) launched an investigation into this homicide, initially reporting that a search for a suspect was underway. On the same day, alerts were issued in the area as police sought information regarding the incident. Later reports confirmed that a 27-year-old man was arrested at Montréal airport while attempting to board a flight bound for Dubai. This development has drawn attention to safety concerns in the region following the violent event. The identity of the suspect has not been released pending further investigation, and police continue to gather information related to the case.

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