RCMP Alert: Drive-By Shooting Near Grafton, New Brunswick

Section 1: Community Safety Alert Overview

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in the Western Valley Region are requesting public assistance after an early-morning drive-by shooting at a home near Grafton, New Brunswick. The incident occurred on June 30, 2026, at around 5:00 a.m., when shots were fired from a vehicle toward a residence, injuring one person.

The suspect vehicle, described as a white sedan, left the scene immediately after the shooting. One individual suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. Investigators are now focusing on vehicle movements along Route 585 between Grafton and East Newbridge in the early morning hours of June 30 and are asking anyone with information or dash cam footage to come forward. For more active police notifications across the country, you can also review our ongoing Safety Alerts coverage.

Section 2: Official RCMP Details & How You Can Help

CrimeCanada.ca is urgently asking our community to assist RCMP investigators. If you were driving near Grafton on the morning of June 30, or have any knowledge related to this incident, your information could be critical to the investigation.

Incident Summary

• Date of incident: June 30, 2026
• Time of incident: Approximately 5:00 a.m.
• Location: A residence near Grafton, New Brunswick
• Type of incident: Drive-by shooting directed at a home
• Injuries: One person with non-life-threatening injuries, transported to hospital

Vehicle of Interest

• Vehicle type: Sedan
• Vehicle colour: White
• Direction of travel of interest: Along Route 585 from Grafton, N.B. toward East Newbridge, N.B.
• Time window of interest: Between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on June 30, 2026

Information and Dash Cam Footage Requested

The Western Valley Region RCMP are specifically asking for:

• Any dash cam footage recorded on Route 585 between Grafton and East Newbridge from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on June 30, 2026
• Witness observations of a white sedan in that area and timeframe
• Any other information that could help identify the vehicle, its occupants, or clarify the events surrounding the shooting

How to Contact Police or Report a Tip

If you have any information, please contact police immediately.

• Western Valley Region RCMP (West District): 506-325-3000
• Investigating officer contact: Cst. Jean Tremblay, Western Valley Region Detachment, West District RCMP
• Email (RCMP New Brunswick): [email protected]

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers:

• Crime Stoppers phone: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
• Secure P3 Mobile App: Available for anonymous tips
• Online anonymous tips: www.crimenb.ca

Citizens who are unsure about how to share non-emergency information in other situations can also use our CrimeCanada contact and tip guidance to learn more about safe reporting practices across Canada.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, a drive-by shooting at a residence in New Brunswick is a serious community safety concern, even when injuries are not life-threatening. Incidents like this can indicate targeted violence and create lasting fear for residents living along key routes such as Route 585. When vehicles are involved, dash cam recordings and quick public reporting often become some of the most important evidence available to investigators.

We encourage residents in the Grafton and East Newbridge area to review any dash cam or home security footage from the early hours of June 30, 2026, and to report even seemingly minor details, such as an unfamiliar white sedan or unusual driving patterns. In general, if you hear gunshots, see a weapon, or witness suspicious activity near homes or roads, move to a safe location, call emergency services, and avoid confronting anyone directly. Sharing timely, accurate information with law enforcement is one of the most effective ways our communities can work together to prevent further harm and support safer neighbourhoods throughout New Brunswick.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the new-brunswick community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.