**** RCMP Media Release
Eskasoni RCMP charge two men with Attempted Murder
Eskasoni RCMP has charged two men with attempted murder after a targeted incident on Castle Bay Rd. in Eskasoni.
At approximately 5 a.m. this morning, Eskasoni RCMP responded to a report of an assault on Castle Bay Rd. in Eskasoni. RCMP officers learned that a 45-year-old man had been attacked by two men, who are known to him. The men struck the victim with a vehicle, then sprayed him with an irritant, before assaulting him with a baseball bat. The victim suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital by ambulance.
Alfred Joseph Marshall, 29, and Justin Noelan Dennis, 42, both of Eskasoni, have been jointly charged with Attempted Murder, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Uttering Threats and Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon.
At this time, RCMP officers are actively looking for Marshall and Dennis.
Marshall is described as 5-foot-11, 160lbs, has brown hair and green eyes.
Dennis is described as 5-foot-11, 160lbs, has black hair and brown eyes.
They are believed to be driving a grey 2011 Ram 1500 bearing Nova Scotia licence plate HCD984.
This incident was targeted and not a random act.
Anyone with information on this incident, or on Marshall, or Dennis’, whereabouts, is asked to call Eskasoni RCMP at 902-379-2822. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.
