(St. John’s, NL) April 11, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has charged a man for his role in assisting another accused of a homicide in the east end of St. John’s.

Hussein Hussein, 23, was arrested in Port aux Basques yesterday and has since been charged with accessory after the fact of murder and obstruction. RNC officers located Ibrahim Hussein in the trunk of a vehicle being operated by Hussein Hussein as it was waiting at the ferry terminal. Ibrahim Hussein is accused of a shooting on Watson Street in St. John’s Tuesday night (April 8) where a 33-year-old man died of his injuries.

Both men are scheduled for court today.

Anyone with information about the Hussein’s movements between Tuesday night and Thursday morning is asked to contact the investigating team directing by calling 709-729-8166 or via email at reach@rnc.gov.nl.ca. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File # 2025-21901

Public Communications Office
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
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