Person Shot, Police Search for Suspect in Saint John

Saint John, NB — May 7, 2025

Police in Saint John are actively searching for a suspect after a shooting incident left one person injured in the Rockwood Park/Mount Pleasant area on Wednesday afternoon.

According to Saint John Police, officers responded to reports of gunfire around 2:30 p.m. near Mount Pleasant Avenue, adjacent to Rockwood Park. Upon arrival, they found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The individual, whose identity has not been released, was transported to the Saint John Regional Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

“We are in the early stages of the investigation and are pursuing all available leads to locate the suspect,” a spokesperson for the Saint John Police Force said. “At this time, we believe this was an isolated incident and there is no immediate threat to public safety.”

Witnesses reported seeing a suspect flee the scene on foot toward the wooded areas of Rockwood Park, though descriptions have not been confirmed. Police have established a perimeter around the Mount Pleasant area and are conducting door-to-door inquiries. Officers are also reviewing surveillance footage from nearby homes and businesses.

A Local resident who lives a block from the scene, said the shooting was “shocking for such a quiet neighborhood.”