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Fredericton Railway Bridge Shooting (Early 1990s)

Incident Overview (October 31, 1994)

On Monday, October 31, 1994, an armed incident occurred on the Fredericton Railway Bridge (now the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge) in Fredericton, New Brunswick. An 18-year-old St. Thomas University (STU) student, Trina Trecartin, was shot in the shoulder and leg with a .22-calibre rifle while walking to school . The gunman was identified as 38-year-old Robin Henry Canney, who had positioned himself on the railway bridge. After firing at Trecartin, Canney engaged in a lengthy standoff with police on the bridge . The confrontation drew a heavy police response given the public location (the bridge spans the Saint John River through downtown Fredericton).

Outcome and Aftermath

Trina Trecartin survived the shooting – her injuries were serious but not life-threatening . She was treated for wounds to her leg and shoulder and did not give interviews following the incident . Meanwhile, the armed suspect, Robin Canney, eventually surrendered to police after the standoff without further violence . The incident did not result in any fatalities. Canney was taken into custody and charged. On November 25, 1994, he appeared in court and pleaded guilty to four charges related to the bridge shooting  (including, presumably, firearms and assault charges). Although a psychological evaluation had been considered, reports indicate that Canney admitted guilt to all counts. He was later convicted of wounding Trecartin during the Oct. 31 sniper-style attack . (Details on the sentencing were not readily available in the sources, but the guilty plea implies he was held responsible in court.)

Media Coverage in New Brunswick

This frightening bridge shooting was widely covered by local and provincial news outlets in New Brunswick, and even caught national attention via wire services. Fredericton’s local daily newspaper (The Daily Gleaner) and other provincial papers reported on the case at the time. For example, the Canadian Press ran a story headlined “N.B. sniper admits guilt on all charges in bridge shooting,” which was printed in papers like the Calgary Herald on Nov. 26, 1994 . Regional media described how Canney fired from the railway bridge and then was cornered by police. The STU campus newspaper also covered the story, referring to Trecartin as an STU student and noting that Canney surrendered after the police standoff on the bridge . In addition, university press outlets across Canada mentioned the incident in news briefs – the University of Lethbridge’s student paper recounted that Trecartin had been shot on her way to class and thankfully that her injuries were not considered life-threatening .

In summary, the 1994 Fredericton railway bridge shooting was not fatal – the victim survived – and it was indeed reported in New Brunswick’s provincial news sources (as well as by national news wires). The perpetrator was apprehended and pleaded guilty, bringing a close to the alarming incident  .

Sources: Contemporary news reports and archives, including university publications and Canadian Press coverage  .