Horror of Moncton shooting captured on social media

By CTVNews.ca Staff

Published: June 05, 2014 at 12:46AM EDT

CTV National News: Shooter makes court appearance While the city of Moncton mourns three fallen officers, the accused shooter made his first court appearance. John Vennavally-Rao reports.

As RCMP in Moncton, N.B. launched a massive manhunt for a gunman suspected of killing three Mounties and injuring two others, residents who heard and witnessed the shootings hid in their homes, posting updates, photos and videos on social media.

View the story "Horror of Moncton shooting captured on social media" on StorifyHorror of Moncton shooting captured on social mediaAs RCMP in Moncton, N.B. launched a massive manhunt for a gunman suspected of killing three Mounties and injuring two others, residents who heard and witnessed the shootings hid in their homes, posting updates, photos and videos on social media. Storified by CTVNews.ca· Thu, Jun 05 2014 19:20:06One Facebook user posted a video shot from inside a house as gunshots were heard outside. A man in the video shouts: "He shot him!" and "Call 911!" The video made the rounds online. Others shared their fear and anxiety on Twitter as they kept their doors locked and their children hidden in the basement.
#prayformonctonim_the_rhye77Still in basement with family. 4 year old & one 2.5 year twin still up. Neiborhood still locked down. Ppl hiding in closets and bathroomsWill NjokuWife scared and I'm very uncomfortable. Feel like we're surrounded by police activity. Cruisers still on my st. Tired and saddened by this.Will Njoku4 cops cars flew down street here...chopper overhead.pray people!Kim RackhamOne man tweeted a photo taken by his friend, purportedly showing the shooter from behind.
#Moncton friends stay safe... #codiacrcmpFriend caught a pic of the shooter... Stay inside...@Brett_Global @CBCNS http://t.co/2I8bk2Nb5QPatrick HemsworthMeanwhile, New Brunswick RCMP tweeted updates about the manhunt and warned residents to remain indoors.
Shooter still beleived to be in Pinehurst Subdivision area of Moncton. Stay locked inside. Leave outdoor lights on. #Codiac #RCMPNBRCMP New BrunswickThe mayor of Moncton and New Brunswick premier offered their condolences.
Terrible sad news for Moncton. Stay indoors and allow police to do their job. Prayers for the families.George LeBlancI'm shocked & saddened to learn of tonight's tragic situation in Moncton I extend my thoughts and prayers to those affected #PrayForMonctonPremier David AlwardOthers, including federal politicians, tweeted messages of support, sadness and anger.
Oh god, I just heard the news out of Moncton. :( The city is in my thoughts.Zoe York#PrayForMoncton RIP to my fellow officers and praying there are no more deaths. #HeroesInLifeNotDeathJeff BangildHow the hell do you search the darkness for someone intent on killing you solely b/c of your @RCMPNB uniform?! #Courage #PrayForMonctonAndy PetersenTragedy in #Moncton tonight. Prayers & sympathies to the RCMP families & friends.Peter MacKayMy thoughts and sincerest condolences to everybody affected by the shooting in Moncton. #prayformonctonThomas MulcairOn Thursday, local residents expressed their concern for the ongoing situation and shared condolences for the fallen officers.You see this happen throughout the world... You never think it will happen in such a tiny city like #Moncton. I guess anything can happen.Dev@rcmpgrcpolice Praying For Moncton... Sending Out My Condolences To The Family's And Friends Of The Officers That Were Gunned Down YesturdayLindsay Fraser@1Magnet2Another well I managed to sleep a bit but woke up to find out we're still on lockdown!! Haven't found him yet!! :(Melissa KillamNightmare still going. #PrayForMoncton The entire world is praying for our little city. Be safe and heed police warnings.Tasha Bailey@_kayladuff_ I'm sure they'll catch him soon, my entire neighbourhood is on lockdown right nowDanielle DoylePeace Officers' Mourning Ribbon - Royal Canadian Mounted Police http://t.co/9mknQmdRlT Please show your support #MonctonSue MacDonaldKeeping a good thought for Police and everyone back in Moncton today. #PrayForMoncton #monctonshootingKurtThank all of these people keeping our province safe.All my condolences for the 3 police who died.Stay safe and in your house #PrayForMonctonkennedy stiles@cher Please pray for my brother who is currently on a manhunt for a man who shot and killed 3 police officers in my hometown last night.Danny BlanchardWe will be stronger after this! #MonctonStrong http://t.co/0kfjADerUA.Michelle H TardiffEverything is shutdown here in Moncton! This is a terrible situation. Hope this ends soon! #PrayForMoncton #monctonshooting #monctonstrongms. zonica#rip to the RCMP officers that were murdered in the shooting and their families and friends. #prayformonctonkarkarrosShocking and unsettling to spot a helicopter circling, outside our front window. #PrayForMoncton http://t.co/iyXDJyPd2qKara CawthraStill can't believe this stuff is happening right here in Moncton. Doesn't even feel like it's realthe KidStill can't believe this stuff is happening right here in Moncton. Doesn't even feel like it's realthe KidAs a resident of North Moncton just waiting for this to be over and grieving for the brave RCMP officers who died #MonctonMelissa BrownI Can hear the police yelling omg #PrayForMonctonRaePolice standing on both sides of my block with shotguns in hand. May god bless them & hoping this ends soon! #PrayForMonctonCelena StrightLocked down in our Moncton home. Love and prayers to RCMP heroes. They are everywhere - stay safe.Michael ColemanVery proud of the way our Mayor has responded and is handling this incredible tragedy.#PrayForMonctonChris A. CormierSo, the gunman is still at large. Was spotted a few times earlier this morning, but hasn't been taken down yet. Still staying our homes!Andy MartinIn #Moncton, safe and sound. My heart goes out to the families of the shooting victims. Hope we can get this guy soon. Stay safe.MaryseAs police began to converge on a building, users tweeted messages of hope but still exercised caution.As police surround the shooter, now is the time for us to pray that there be no more casualties, now is the real time 2 #PrayForMonctonCityImpactPastorBy Thursday afternoon, residents began voicing concern and despair.

So, the gunman is still at large. Was spotted a few times earlier this morning, but hasn't been taken down yet. Still staying our homes!Andy MartinApparently he was NOT in the appartment.Tristen TerryRCMP checking vehicles at the end of the street. #moncton #prayformonctontopmlmproI hope the police can find killer soon.i feel very sad for the mounted police and their family I pray for themanitaarsenaultthe scariest part is, what if they don't find him today/tonight?mik This is scary. R.I.P to the 3 RCMP who've died fighting for us and a big thank you to those risking their lives still. #PrayForMonctonJenna MorrisKind of scary to think RCMP don't really know where the shooter is. Hope we don't have to spend another night w him free. #prayforMonctonMandy Savoie