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Fredericton Police are
saddened to release the name of the victim of the
overnight
shooting which occurred July 15, 2003. Twenty-nine year old
Jacob
Waterbury Brooks of Maliseet Drive died of a gun shoot wound
early
this morning at the Chalmers Hospital. He was shot in chest
while in the
driveway of 163 Jaffrey Street. Police are working
to determine the exact
sequence of events, however it can be
stated at this time that Mr. Brooks
entered into the driveway
shortly after witnessing another man, age 31 who
was being struck
by an older model dark colored vehicle with chrome trim.
The
vehicle had pushed the 31-year old man down in the driveway
when
Brooks arrived on scene.
Two suspects remain in
custody while the police continue to pursue all
avenues of the
investigation. The RCMP and Edmunston City Police
Officers
arrested the suspects shortly after 4:00 a.m. July 15,
2003 near St.
Leonard, New Brunswick. The suspects were turned
over to the Fredericton
Police this morning. Details surrounding
the weapon are not available and
potential court appearances for
the suspects cannot be anticipated at this
time. A team of
officers is dedicated to solving these crimes and the
police
encourage anyone with information regarding the shooting or hit
and
run to call the 24-hour tip line at 460-2934. The media are
asked to
please continue highlighting the tip line and urge
public cooperation.
Mr. Brooks is survived by his wife and
two children ages 9 and 7. The
police request that the privacy of
the Brooks family be respected at this
difficult time. Please
contact Cpl. Leanne Fitch for any media related
inquiries at
460-2431 or page at 447-6749.
Case # 2003-11484
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