Âé¶¹´«Ã½ lowers flags to half-mast in honour of Fredericton victims
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ has lowered the flags in front of Kelley Memorial Building and at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Alumni Canada Games Place to half-mast to honour the two Fredericton Police officers and two civilians who were killed during a shooting incident this morning in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President and Vice-Chancellor, said, “On behalf of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ community and along with other Maritimers, I offer our sincere condolences to the City of Fredericton and especially to the families and friends of the victims of today’s tragedy.â€
“We also extend our thanks and support to all first responders, including our own Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Security Services team, as they grapple with the loss of their colleagues in New Brunswick. We are reminded, even more so today, that every time they begin a shift, women and men put themselves in harm’s way to protect and serve our communities.â€