Moncton shooting: 3 RCMP officers dead, 2 wounded

[Crabby Appleton]

45. RCMP identify officers shot

http://www.torontosun.com/2014/06/06/moncton-shooting-victims-identified

On Friday, after arresting suspect Justin Bourque, 24, police identified the officers.

Constables David Ross, Fabrice Gevaudan and Doug Larche were killed in the shooting. Constables Darlene Goguen and Eric Dubois were injured.

Const. David Ross

Ross, 32, was originally from Victoriaville, Que. He was married and with his wife, Rachel, had a 19-month-old son and a second child on the way.

He joined the force in Ottawa and after graduating on July 9, 2007, was posted to New Brunswick.

His cousin, Lucinda Ross, wrote on Facebook the police dog-handler was "passionate about his work.

Const. Fabrice Georges Gevaudan

Gevaudan, 45, was born in Bouloin, France. He joined the RCMP in Regina and on Feb. 11, 2008, was posted to New Brunswick as a general duty officer.

Const. Douglas James Larche

Larche, 40, was born in Saint John, N.B. On Feb. 4, 2002, he was posted to New Brunswick and served in a few detachments before working most recently in Codiac, which covers the Moncton area.

In 2008, Larche received a Commander's Commendation for saving the life of an unconscious baby in Moncton.