Man dies following Sept. 22 assault; Fredericton police identify 'persons of interest'
Police in Fredericton are investigating a homicide after a man who was assaulted last week died from his injuries.
The Fredericton Police Force says two men were assaulted in the Tannery area early in the morning on Sept. 22. Police responded to the scene shortly after 3 a.m.
One man was seriously injured while the other sustained minor injuries.
Police were initially investigating the incident as a serious assault, but say they learned Tuesday afternoon that the 41-year-old man has since died, so they are now treating the case as a homicide.
Investigators are not releasing any additional details about the incident at this time.
Persons of interest identified
Investigators were trying to identify a group of men in connection with the investigation and released two photos of the group on Facebook Tuesday afternoon.
They said Wednesday morning that they have since identified the “persons of interest” and removed the photos.
In a Facebook post, the police force said "persons of interest" are not necessarily suspects or accused of any wrongdoing.
"They may have witnessed an event, have knowledge about the circumstances, or be connected to the people involved," the post reads. "These individuals can provide crucial details that help police better understand the situation, the sequence of events, and, in some cases, help ensure the safety of others.
"The Fredericton Police will provide an update on the investigation when details that will not compromise the integrity of the investigation are available. We expect to do this in the coming days."
Police say no arrests have been made at this time and no charges have been laid.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Jordan Milbury at intelligence@fredericton.ca or 506-460-2300. Anonymous information can be provided through New Brunswick Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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