A 35-year-old man from Halifax has been identified as the victim of a fatal home invasion in New Brunswick, which prompted an emergency alert last week.
Around 5:51 a.m. last Thursday, RCMP officers in eastern New Brunswick responded to a reported break-in at a residence on Isaiah Road in Berry Mills.
At the time of the incident, a man and a woman, both in their thirties, were inside the home when three individuals forcibly entered. During the altercation that followed, one man was fatally injured.
Authorities identified the victim as Brian Justin Johnson, who was pronounced dead at the scene due to his injuries.
Following the break-in, police initially searched for a black 2018 Dodge Ram 2500 and a light-colored Ford F-150, believing the suspects may have been traveling in these vehicles. An emergency alert was issued at 7:30 a.m. to warn the public. Later, the RCMP clarified that the suspects could be in an older, light-colored Ford F-150. By Monday, investigators confirmed they were no longer searching for the Dodge Ram and had recovered the Ford F-150, which was determined to be a blue 2011 model.
RCMP officials believe the incident was targeted and are actively seeking dashcam footage or any other video evidence. They are also urging anyone who was in the Berry Mills area during the early morning hours to come forward with information.
Anyone with relevant details is encouraged to contact law enforcement.