Two N.B. men charged with first-degree murder

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Published Saturday, February 6, 2016
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CAMPBELLTON, N.B. - The RCMP in New Brunswick say two men have been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a man in Campbellton.

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Police say officers were called to Dover Street early Wednesday after reports of a badly injured man.

They say the 34-year-old man was taken to hospital but later died of his injuries.

Police say 44-year-old Jean-Yves Landry and 19-year-old Yannick Landry, both of Campbellton, each face a charge of first-degree murder.

The suspects are scheduled to appear in the court on Monday to face the allegations.



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