[]'He is alive': Moncton shooting suspect in custody After an unprecedented manhunt in Moncton, N.B., the suspect in the shootings that killed three RCMP officers and injured two others was arrested shortly after midnight Friday. One of the first confirmations of the arrest appeared on Twitter. Storified by · Fri, Jun 06 2014 05:59:50
A Moncton woman tweeted that the arrest unfolded without incident in her backyard.
He was in my backyard. I saw him arrested in front of my eyes. He is alive. Thank you #RCMPNB.michelle thibodeau
The swat team arrived at my house and unloaded and started screaming in my backyard for him to surrender and he did. I watched it happen.michelle thibodeau
They had him sprawled on my front lawn for some time and then loaded him into the swat vehicle. They are now checking my yard for firearms.michelle thibodeau
A short time later, police confirmed the arrest.
Justin Bourque arrested by RCMP at 12:10 in Moncton. He is in police custody. Residents of north Moncton can now leave their homes.RCMP New Brunswick
The news quickly spread among relieved Moncton residents (and their mayor) and those watching across the country.
Suspect arrested !! Proud of brave men and women of the RCMP. Remarkable police work. Thinking also of the families of the fallen officers.George LeBlanc
The terror is over! Sleep well tonight #Moncton #monctonstrong #goodnightJulia Emery
ARRESTED! RCMP Finally got him, good job lads! #PrayForMoncton was a success! #NBStrong Continue to Pray for the families they need it.Cody Carroll
Celebrating in the streets of #Moncton the man hunt is over #RCMPNB caught #JustinBourque @CTVNewsPeter Akman
They finally got the bad guy, can't beleive he was in our backyard this was the scariest moment of my life. Thanks to the RCMP that risk their lives for us every day! We love you all and rest in piece for the ones who have fallen <3 #rcmp #police #moncton #monctonstrong #thankyou #love #lightsonmoncton #prayformonctonSophie Cormier
Now we can sleep safepoupie simply