Two boys, aged 10 and 17, were found dead in a Saint John residence on Wednesday morning. A 46-year-old man known to the victims was arrested at the scene with life-threatening injuries and faces first-degree murder charges. Police are withholding details about the incident to protect the investigation and the victims' identities.
A Saint John man is facing first-degree murder charges after two boys, aged 10 and 17, were found dead inside a residence in the city's north end on Wednesday morning. Officers responded to a 911 call in Millidgeville around 7 a.m. and 'immediately forced entry' into the residence on Skaling Court. A 46-year-old man with life-threatening injuries was also found at the scene. He was taken into custody, treated by first responders, and transported to the hospital.
Police confirmed that the accused man was known to the victims, but they declined to disclose the nature of their relationship or other details about the incident, citing the ongoing investigation and the need to protect the victims' identities. The accused remains in hospital in custody and will appear in court at a later date to face the murder charges. Staff Sgt. Sarah Hobbs, speaking to reporters on Thursday, addressed the community's desire for answers, acknowledging the tragedy and heartbreak surrounding the incident. She emphasized that due to the ongoing investigation, she was limited in the information she could release. Hobbs extended condolences to the victims' families and friends and confirmed that internal support has been provided to the officers who responded to the scene. Forensic identification officers continued to collect evidence at the scene on Thursday, and the investigation is being conducted in cooperation with the major crime unit, the family protection unit, and the coroner's office.
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