The liquor store in Uptown Saint John that reduced its operating hours is the NBLCC  location on Wellinton Row

According to local reports, the decision followed a fatal incident that occurred near the store. In response, ANBL temporarily shortened the store’s hours while staff and management assessed safety concerns and supported employees affected by the event. Police investigated the incident, and there was no indication that the liquor store itself was involved.

At this time, ANBL has indicated that the reduced hours are intended to help ensure staff safety and allow for operational adjustments following the tragedy. Local officials and business groups continue to monitor public safety issues in the Uptown area.

10 Wellington Row now closes at 7 p.m., two hours earlier than before.

Officers arrived just before 8 p.m., and found an unconscious 46-year old male and a conscious 44-year-old male.

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Both men had sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital. The 46-year-old was later pronounced dead, while the 44-year-old remained in hospital in serious condition.

A 36-year-old suspect, found at the scene with minor injuries, was immediately arrested. He later appeared in provincial court on March 10, where he was charged with one count of attempted second-degree murder.