Moncton resident Michelle Thibodeau described the scene outside her home on her Twitter feed as police in the city arrested the shooting suspect.
She later gave an interview to CTV and went into more detail about the police operation that led to the detention of Justin Bourque, the suspected shooter.
He was in my backyard. I saw him arrested in front of my eyes. He is alive. Thank you #RCMPNB.
— michelle thibodeau (@YourMichelle) June 6, 2014
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 (@YourMichelle) June 6, 2014
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 (@YourMichelle) June 6, 2014
Thank you for your support through this time. My family is doing well. Let us graciously thank all the brave officers in the days to come.
— michelle thibodeau (@YourMichelle) June 6, 2014
It is finally starting to sink in now. My family wants to thank the team who kept us so safe in this tragedy. #RCMPNB
— michelle thibodeau (@YourMichelle) June 6, 2014
We gave the SWAT Team a thumbs up before they left, but a proper thank you is in order to everyone who acted so bravely. #thankyouRCMP
— michelle thibodeau (@YourMichelle) June 6, 2014
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