Third Suspect Arrested in Amherst, Nova Scotia Shooting Case
Police arrest third suspect in April 13 fatal shooting in Amherst, Nova Scotia
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A third suspect, Michael James Ryan, 34, has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Chris Leggett, 41, in Amherst, Nova Scotia, on April 13. Ryan was taken into custody in Moncton on April 23, following the arrest of two other suspects earlier. The investigation continues as authorities work to resolve the case.
- 01Michael James Ryan, 34, is the third suspect arrested in the shooting case.
- 02The shooting occurred on April 13, resulting in the death of Chris Leggett, 41.
- 03Two other suspects, Sean Eugene Patriquin and Natasha Deborah Austin, were arrested on the same day.
- 04The suspects fled the scene in a stolen dark-coloured Subaru SUV.
- 05The investigation involves multiple police units and remains ongoing.
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A third suspect, Michael James Ryan, aged 34, has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Chris Leggett, 41, in Amherst, Nova Scotia, on April 13. Ryan was apprehended by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Moncton on April 23. This follows the earlier arrests of two other suspects, Sean Eugene Patriquin, 56, and Natasha Deborah Austin, 42, who were taken into custody on the same day as the shooting. They are scheduled to appear in court on May 6, 2026. The shooting incident occurred when police responded to reports of a loud bang on Prince Arthur Street, where they found Leggett suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite attempts to save him, he was pronounced dead at the hospital. The suspects fled the scene in a dark-coloured Subaru SUV, which has since been seized by the police. The investigation is ongoing, with multiple police units collaborating to resolve the case.
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The arrests may bring some closure to the community affected by the violent incident and highlight the ongoing issues of gun violence.
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