The names of all three RCMP constables killed in the shooting rampage on the streets of Moncton, N.B., on Wednesday night were released this morning.
In a statement Friday, the officers were identified as:
- Const. David Ross, 32, from Victoriaville, Que.
- Const. Fabrice Georges Gevaudan, 45, who was born in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
- Const. Douglas James Larche, 40, from Saint John.
"This is a trying time for our members as we have lost three of our own and two more are hospitalized," RCMP Assistant Commissioner Roger Brown said in the statement.
"I commend our members for their dedication and professionalism as they were able to stay focused on the task at hand and getting results throughout this ordeal bringing the situation to a quick end. The work of our members was professional and effective. They deserve my utmost respect."
Ross, a police dog trainer from Victoriaville, Que., joined the RCMP from Ottawa after graduation in 2007, and was posted to the detachment based in Moncton as a general duty police officer.
He was a married father of a 19-month-old with another baby on the way, his mother-in-law told CBC News on Thursday.
"This is the most horrifying, difficult experience," she said.
Victoriaville Mayor Alain Rayes said flags in the city have been lowered to half-mast in solidarity with Ross's family.
Rayes said he has been in touch with Ross's mother and brother to offer condolences on behalf of the city.
"It's very painful for them," he said. "It's been 24 hours since they were informed ... so I can only imagine they're having a very difficult time."
Rayes said Ross left Victoriaville, located between Montreal and Quebec City, when he was 19 to pursue his dream of becoming an RCMP officer.
Family members say Ross had a longstanding goal of joining the national police force, hoping to follow in the footsteps of his uncle.
Rayes said Ross's death is devastating for his family and the community.
"It's very sad," he said. "I have three children myself and I know there's a lot of sadness right now, a lot of anger seeing that events like this could still take place in our society in 2014."
'Beyond comprehension'
Brown said Larche worked in Miramichi before joining the detachment in the Moncton area as a highway patrol and general duty officer. He received a commander's commendation in 2008 for saving the life of an unconscious baby.
'Their deaths are beyond comprehension. Their ultimate sacrifices will never be forgotten.'- RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson
Gevaudan was born in France and joined the RCMP in Regina. He was posted to New Brunswick in 2008 after graduating from the training academy.
Brown said details about funeral arrangements for the three officers are expected to be released soon.
"With respect to funeral services, we work with the families on that," he said. "They deserve some time, some space to deal with what has to be dealt with."
RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson said the days ahead will be difficult for RCMP members across the country.
"We will need time to mourn our fallen brothers and support their families through this tragedy," he said. "Their deaths are beyond comprehension. Their ultimate sacrifices will never be forgotten."
'The start of a very long road'
Brown said the two officers wounded in the shootings, Constables Éric Stéphane J. Dubois and Marie Darlene Goguen, are both recovering after undergoing surgery on Thursday.
"Both are recovering well and both are to be commended for the role that they played in this particular incident as well," he said.
"This is the start of a very long road for all of us … My thoughts and my prayers continually remain with the families of … the fallen officers who died in the line of duty, and our recovering officers. We should also include the members that evening who were on scene with those individuals. They continue to work through this process."
Police apprehended the 24-year-old man suspected in the shootings early Friday morning.
Justin Bourque, from Moncton, was found in a wooded area near the intersection of Wheeler Boulevard and Mountain Road.
He surrendered without incident and remains in police custody.
Brown said it's expected criminal charges will be laid later today, the same day Bourque is also expected to make his first court appearance.
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