(St. John’s, NL) January 2, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is investigating a New Year’s Day shooting.

Yesterday (Jan. 1) around 1:20 a.m., Operational Patrol Services responded to a disturbance at Buckmaster’s Rotary Park on Buckmaster’s Circle. Responding officers located a 23-year-old male with an injury consistent with a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital for further treatment of the non-life-threatening injury. There’s no information to suggest this was a random attack.

The RNC Criminal Investigation Division was engaged and officers are actively investigating the matter. No charges have been laid.

Anyone with information or video footage (CCTV, dash camera, cellphone) is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit nlcrimestoppers.com.

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Stephanie Myers, #874
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658