Hayven Francis was just 26 years old when he was killed early Tuesday morning in Elsipogtog First Nation. Police found his body outside a house on Ball Park Street after a call about a shooting came in around 1:50 a.m. on October 13. Officers from the local RCMP detachment got there quick and confirmed he was gone.
The New Brunswick RCMP Major Crime Unit looked into it and said right away this was a homicide. They made the name public on October 15. Family and friends in the community are hurting bad over losing him so young. Folks who knew him say his life meant a lot more than how it ended.
Cops think this was a targeted hit. They say the general public is safe now. Still, they are hunting for a man they believe is tied to the shooting. That search started right after they found Hayven.
An emergency alert went out at about 2:35 a.m. telling people in Elsipogtog and nearby spots to stay inside and lock their doors. It warned about a man who was armed and dangerous. By 6:15 a.m. another alert said folks could go outside again and get back to normal. Police kept a bigger presence around the area while they worked the case.
People in the First Nation woke up to the news and the alerts. Many stayed put until the all-clear came. The sudden loss hit hard for those close to Hayven. His death left a hole that statements from police cannot fill.
The investigation is still open. Anyone who knows something is asked to call the New Brunswick RCMP at 1-888-506-7267. If you see anything odd or need help right away, dial 911.
Hayven Francis was 26. The community is mourning him as police keep digging for answers on what happened that night on Ball Park Street.
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