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NewsAlert:Manhunt in Moncton, N.B., after undisclosed number of people shot

By The Canadian Press
June 04 2014 05:25 PM

CP28635023 — RCMP officers use their vehicle to create a keep a perimeter in Moncton, N.B.on Wednesday June 4, 2014. The RCMP in New Brunswick says an undisclosed number of people have been shot and a manhunt is underway in the north end of Moncton for a man armed with guns. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Marc Grandmaison

MONCTON, N.B. – The RCMP in New Brunswick says an undisclosed number of people have been shot and a manhunt is underway in the north end of Moncton for a man armed with guns.

Const. Damien Theriault says police are urging people in the area to stay inside.

He would not confirm reports that a police officer had been shot.

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