13 deadly hours: The Nova Scotia mass shooting - The Fifth Estate

[@cbcfifth]

Correction (Feb. 22, 2021): In this story, we incorrectly say officers jumped out of a cruiser outside the Onslow fire hall and began firing. In fact, Sharon McLellan told us it was not a cruiser and she believed it was a Hyundai. This update clarifies our note from Feb. 17, 2021, which read: In this story, Sharon McLellan is incorrectly quoted as saying she saw officers emerging from a "passing cruiser" and begin shooting at the Onslow fire hall. In fact, she said the men emerged from an unmarked vehicle.

[@carewser]

At least you guys can admit when you've made a mistake

[@SadMafiosoSadMafioso]

More needs to be done then just a KZbin comment titled as an correction. A full disclaimer needs to be made at the very beginning of the video and/or during the Onslow-Belmont Firehall segment. You were graciously given eye witness testimony and failed to report accurately and sincerely. The public deserves a proper and truthful representation of the events of April 19th and 19th, 2020. This fact should not be glossed over.

[@stevecopperheadearle8066]

Unacceptable. Mrs. MacLellan stated that a dark Hyundai pulled up to the firehall and two officers with assault rifles opened fire on the firehall! Why was this was this omitted in the final cut and rebranded an "unmarked cruiser"? What else was reported incorrectly?

[@sharonmclellan7668]

No sharon told you it was a 4 door grey Hyundai, you chose to say a passing cruiser. My exact words were "a 4 door grey Hyundai like something my neighbor would drive" This is exactly why I was hesitant to do an interview. I knew the truth would not be told!

[@mizzfoxx1834]

What is wrong with your news outlet? The only way the public could possibly be more upset about your lack of detail is if more of us are forced to contact the ombudsman and file a formal complaint. Sharon never said it was an unmarked car, not once, she specifically said it was a grey Hyundai. She wasn't unsure, she didnt say maybe it was unmarked. She said grey Hyundai. We assumed that when you admitted to your faults and stated that you would correct this mistake, that thousands of people were incorrectly informed on, that you would issue an actual public statement or entirely separate correction video as an added part of your series. This is a despicable misuse of a witnesses trust and time. As reporters, as THE news, your outlet should know better than to drag yourselves through the dirt like this. 2 officers, dressed all in black, with rifles, jumped out of a GREY HYUNDAI and lit up the firehall filled with civilians! Over 30 bullet holes in the siding, one in the engine block of a firetruck, and more randomly in the monument, garage door, and garbage bin from which they took cover. Gross miscarriage of justice and a near murder in itself for them to fill a civilian firehall with bullets...after jumping out of a Hyundai, not a passing cruiser and not an "unmarked" car. Get the facts straight. This is not a word playing game. People died and the RCMP almost carelessly killed even more. Reporting on the car they were driving, correctly, should happen without question, without dozens of civilians needing to be in an uproar about you playing scrabble with Sharon's statement, in which you hardly corrected anything.

[@Strype13]

Gotta love how the RCMP tweeted, "you may not see the police, but we are there with you." And then 22 innocent people end up murdered in cold blood. That's really f%cking reassuring.

[@oreo10111]

when seconds count, the police are minutes away. arm yourself

[@andreaspease9935]

Carry your weapon for EVERYONE'S safety

[@raytard8995]

Whats even better is how they shoot up the fire station and burn all the evidence. Then kill 23 people and say it was someone dressed as them with all their stuff. And people buy it!

[@wadewilson5296]

🤣

[@Amy-un6oh]

....are people even allowed to have any guns in canada?

[@big_jord9]

Almost 4 years later and i still find myself coming back to this video. Aaron, Emily and Jolene were very close family friends and the fact that our RCMP couldn’t protect them breaks my heart.

[@mussydesign7933]

im sorry for yr loss

[@zigzagbigbag]

I hate twitter...never used it once. These people should've been warned with an emergency alert to all photos. Same as an amber alert. Many would be alive today and I have no idea who would rely on a stupid app like Twitter.

[@wickednwyld]

No kidding. I get Amber Alerts and Flash Flood warning texts, so why wouldn't they use a system like that to text a warning?

[@Holly-Berry]

I totally agree. Most people aren’t even on Twitter! How could they think it was an adequate means of mass communication?

[@melissamckinnies6769]

@V Media how is this a Karen statement? I don’t have Twitter either, I deactivated it a while ago. I would have missed the alerts as well if I lived there. I understand the frustration they’re expressing.

[@d3l3tes00n]

I use Twitter for news stations & realtime updates

[@Bigboro]

@V Media what is your comment about it ? Answer or you gonna face legal consequences!

[@pureffecto]

Not everyone uses Twitter, but everyone has a cellphone, why can't RCMP send emergency texts to the public ? RCMP has failed on so many levels and made itself an embarrassment by incompetence

[@Canadianvoice]

Lol how do you stop someone who is dressed as a police officer, impersonating someone. Do you tell people who have guns? Hey a police officer coming around killing people? Use your head people. If they create chaos creates more chaos. My biggest question how did his girlfriend get away with not reporting this man.

[@eye2eye899]

@@Canadianvoice here’s how you stop him: pay attention to the paper trail of reports that the gunman was mentally unhinged for years before anybody was killed

[@DominicNJ73]

THis is my problem with civil agencies using Twitter to get the word out. Not everyone has a Twitter and some people were banned from Twitter for not following the narrative so they can't get a Twitter. It's massively irresponsible.

[@Firstthunder]

That’s true. We get alerts when there’s a storm or endangered person but not when there’s a gunman on the loose.

[@Firstthunder]

@@DominicNJ73 and what happens if there is no internet access? In rural areas we dove such access. But we do have radio, telephones and television.

[@davidevans7171]

I have watched multiple Fifth Estate shows and one thing is clear: the RCMP are inept. This show enforces that assessment to the highest degree.

[@ricktandron3669]

The RCMP ride horses to get to work and don't know how to use electricity. Help them learn.

[@matthewthecanadian830]

The least they can do is be as transparent as possible with the affected families. I feel like they owe them that at the very least

[@someonerandom7466]

I agree. Withholding so much information doesn’t do them any good.

[@deemariechaet6543]

Such a sad sad story!R.i.p to all the loved ones loss that day&angels shower over all the love ones still here on earth.pls ease there minds body&hearts god bless u all!!

[@santysouk]

Unfortunately the families most likely will not. The RCMP had their chance to stop Flight 182 Air India disaster and they did not, due to "funding". Up until this day this terrorist act is still not resolved, they only person convicted was pawn and was released in 2017. And on top of that, RCMP have let our "beloved" Prime minister greet Jaspal Atwal whom is linked ISYF that are known to responsible for the Air India disaster. Lessons learned, well no. Transparency is not in the RCMP book. Please accept my apologies for this comment, but this documentary is really hitting hard.

[@matthewthecanadian830]

@@someonerandom7466 Especially where the attacker did so alone. If they were trying to track an accomplice, I would kind of understand it more than I do

[@matthewthecanadian830]

@@santysouk I will not fault you for being hit hard by this documentary. I am a Nova Scotian myself, and my mother is from Truro, so the whole situation hit us quite hard too

[@jomama5186]

That lady calling in and reporting the illegal weapons SHOULD have been enough. She was retired military and her word should have been enough !

[@clpr2023]

They needed pictures 🙄 it’s so ridiculous it’s mind boggling

[@AF-py9iw]

@Joy Jones HERE HERE!!!

[@mikehance6086]

Its funny how civilians need pictures but in court the cops don’t they can just say they saw something or made an observation and thats good enough its bullshit

[@saintniccage2818]

So a random person calling the cops with no evidence is a fine reason to have a swat team kick your door down and search for guns that are not there

[@Scorch428]

Ok. I say you have illegal guns. Open up your home to police! Life dont work that way. Evidence requries a warrant, and should.

[@calumb7000]

every time i watch these docs, there seems to be a reaccurring theme - massive imcompentence from the RCMP.

[@sharonsekhon9475]

it's a global epidemic

[@stoptrudeau42]

Not a coincidence

[@soookimbo6571]

@@sharonsekhon9475 what is? Evil?

[@sharonsekhon9475]

@@soookimbo6571 yes and corruption

[@Southamericangirl42]

It's the true pandemic -evil. But, history teaches us that it's also true that law enforcement and legal gun ownership are always attacked before countries are imploded.

[@SuperDaveMader]

This is absurd. We deserve answers from the RCMP and we have to hold them accountable. Was Gabriel Wortman an informant for the RCMP that they were trying to hide?

[@jessrouse8475]

Yes he was and also a freemason. This was called a "fire ritual" done purposely as a distraction and to further the elites agenda if TAKING ALL GUNS FROM CANADIANS. It worked and anyone who believed this is silly. Wortman isn't dead. He did his job and is in PC for life. Long gone.

[@austinthrowsstuff]

the whole brinks situation is wild

[@JFK762]

2 years later and still no one from RCMP held accountable, no one from government held accountable. Only its citizens punished.

[@julesthecat.]

Families should sue

[@lideabarker8161]

Makes one wonder. How does a civilian get a hold of a police vehicle, and why should he be able to have one?

[@reneraftus7947]

I worked with Heather O'Brien many years ago. She helped me out of a pinch countless times and was such a sweet woman. This breaks my heart to this day. I hope her family, and all families, are starting to heal

[@Garbeaux.]

Was that the lady with the gap?

[@reneraftus7947]

​@@Garbeaux.Yes

[@ellemmenn2930]

Holy cow I can’t believe they returned the car to that family with evidence but most sickening pieces of their loved one still inside... like wtf?!?! I mean just on a fellow human level why / how would you do that?!?!

[@goatamongsheep4296]

maybe that nut was not the only "pretend" officer. rcmp is only a cover for CSIS, maybe..

[@nicdd6472]

that was so sickening when she said that. my heart sank :( I mean who does that with such disregard for families :(

[@anteatert600]

When the police investigate their own (in)competence, you already know the outcome.

[@jillsmcfarland2001]

In competence in the global reset.

[@austintoms2400]

Wahhhhh wahhhhh

[@thebeasters]

@@austintoms2400 it's true bootlicker

[@jameretief8327]

Don’t worry, this time they’ll do a thorough job that will take 10 years THEN they’ll determine it was the victims’ fault totally. What could be more impartial than that?

[@anteatert600]

@@jameretief8327 Same here in Australia, it's taken 5 years for the cops to investigate a siege here where one hostage was executed by the gunman and one hostage was killed by police crossfire whilst they had a sniper in place for hours waiting for the go ahead to take out the muslim gunman, which he, (the sniper) never got. Instead they stormed the place , guns blazing.

[@heathercbc7287]

I know for a lot of survivors of this tragic event it’s hard seeing this. I just want to send my love and light to them. We were all horrified when this happened, scared for you all. We still stand with you. Nova Scotia Strong. Your Maritime brothers and sisters are here for you.

[@pennysue8849]

Absolutely 💙💜💙💜

[@JadeBurgess111]

Yes! We still stand with you. Well said 👏❤️

[@repentANDobey]

How does one send light to someone else?

[@Littleone124]

Definitely! ❤

[@muhfkajones]

@@repentANDobey like this 🖕🏿

[@daisy8297]

What a heartbreaking story, and what disgraceful negligence and lack of accountability to the victims’ families by the RCMP. Hard enough to face life after this, without the added contempt shown to them and their loved ones by the authorities.

[@annalisavajda252]

Insult to injury that's what cops are good at.

[@Aus10Bra]

I'm from the US and this is unbelievable. I had no idea how incompetent Canadian law enforcement was.

[@djgolf3256]

It's just the RCMP. Most local enforcement are competent.

[@dude554455]

Just as incompetent as US police it seems like.

[@daniellemills5479]

Our men and women are amazing, their overlords.... not so much.

[@ashleylewis9802]

This happened in my town, I live 20 minutes away. Lisa Mcully was a teacher at my best friend’s elementary school and Emily tuck went to my high school. We weren’t close, but I had no idea the last time I saw her outside was the last time I’d ever see her: Witnessing this and feeling the grief is something I never imagined would happen in my life. RIP to everyone ♥️

[@residencecollins3192]

I am sorry for your loss 😢

[@ashleylewis9802]

@@residencecollins3192 thank you ♥️

[@ladyzinada5341]

Your very Lucky praise God. It's sad situation

[@novascotiaskater1868]

It’s very sad and tragic and really reminds us how small Nova Scotia really is sometimes. I knew 3 of people murdered in various ways and I never thought something like this would happen. My best friend went to school with the “ shooter” ( I won’t repeat his name) and we went to school with Lisa McNulty’s sister. I think most Nova Scotians knew someone killed or knew someone who knew someone....I’m sure it must have been terrifying for you living 20 minutes from where it happened? So scary! My folks live in Lunenburg so even tho I live in Texas and was trying to get updates constantly, I felt they were probably safe. But, isn’t it awful to remember the last time you saw someone and then this happens! I hope you are able to find peace !

[@HALLgang]

@ashley Lewis you single!? 😍😍

[@nilsanarvaez7947]

Wow, I live in the USA and this is the first I hear of this happening. This happened at the peak of covid and the only thing on our news feeds (fb and tv) was all about the virus. So devastating. RIP! My condolences to all! 😥🙏💔

[@Mayhemsmom]

The only good thing about it happening at the height of covid was that the world's media couldn't get to us to harass us like they did in Connecticut after Sandy Hook.

[@MICHAELA-pe4kt]

Same here. I was shocked . I never heard about this either. I'm glad I did. I have another reminder of how precious life is and real evil does live among us

[@madimacdonald5563]

It's crazy to me that it wasnt broadcasted all over. This was our country's biggest mass shooting in Canadian History. Sad that our neighbor country wasnt even aware.

[@melissamontgomery7616]

Thats exactly what I was thinking why didn't I hear about this anywhere?? This is so horrifying

[@spacecase7566]

@@melissamontgomery7616 it was in the newspapers and social media. So sad.

[@danrodrigues3531]

There was still pieces of her inside the vehicle when the RCMP returned the vehicle to the family? What kind of show are they running over in Nova Scotia?

[@Littleone124]

I can't even begin to imagine how traumatic that would have been for the family, on top of everything else they've had to endure

[@kevinpeterson1398]

Being Canadians i'm sure they were very apologetic about the whole thing.

[@sherie7528]

They knew someone was killed in these cars therefore had to know the condition of the car. How can they apologize for thst when they knowingly released the car. Unbelievable.

[@mnemonichotpocket]

"Cleaning is hard." - RCMP

[@imuurme]

@wildwilllis1 ..and now he's free..supposedly rehabilitated...unbelievable..

[@mjarboesdf]

Wow, how disgusting and what a disgrace! What in the world do they get out of lieing over everything? Why not answer these poor family members, who are already going through so much as it is! I sure hope all these grieving families get the answers they so deserve! This was a very well made documentary, I hope yall make more! Sending Love and prayers from Louisville, Ky USA!

[@Oscarcode1033]

its either incompetence or it was deliberate and opportunistic

[@morganmccarthur1633]

13 hours is a long time to stop an active shooter. And the department that finally stopped him wasn't from the local area.

[@chesterrenner6294]

This is one of the most tragic and horrific murders I have ever heard about. The apparent ineptitude of the RCMP is inexcusable and dumbfounding. What a shame!

[@specialtwice4975]

Do you want the truth? Read the book "the sociopath next door"

[@jasmineparker253]

Correction 22 murders. Not just one. But 22....

[@luciuscornelius7177]

That lad summed up the RCMP response both during the massacre and afterwards - disgraceful. Shame on them for not taking responsibility for their mistakes and leaving the families to have to repeatedly ask for answers.

[@jacksonjacob7791]

This is why having a municipal police force is far better. RCMP are lousy at their jobs and have a whole myriad of problems within their ranks.

[@Garbeaux.]

Police have issues with admitting wrongdoing or messing up. Apologies are even rarer.

[@brettaheinitz7128]

There was 23 victims not 22, they seem to be forgetting about the unborn baby of the Beaton family.

[@_mnejing]

@Francelina BTS Army Mom That was from her first pregnancy, the second was pretty new.

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

I hope they pin this!!

[@brettaheinitz7128]

@@_mnejing but it was still a human life.

[@_mnejing]

@@brettaheinitz7128 I never said it wasn't.

[@johnnyjrotten59]

Thats called abortion in some states

[@CB-vc2ru]

This is the 7th video of total incompetence of the RCMP on KZbin in just two months. I feel so badly for those in that community. In Texas we do things differently.

[@PatrickFDolan]

You mean like that school shooting where cops did nothing but arrest the parents as their children were being murdered?

[@hereitis.2587]

Uvalde different. You are no heroes. You have so many missing women. Plus mass shootings at schools, malls, churches.

[@archer1949]

I’m an American and this literally the first time I’m hearing of this. My question is where the shooter got his money and connections to pull this off?

[@thebeasters]

Rcmp is notoriously trash

[@JakobeOG]

He owned and ran a dentist office, was a dentist, and also rumors he was an informant for RCMP

[@TripleXMango]

The RCMP only care about their own interests. 22 dead means nothing to those scumbags. They could have stopped him so many times, but for them it wasn’t worth the hassle.

[@grenalien]

it feels like an inside job to me.

[@deanandjen88]

Lew....go listen to the excellent podcast...it will shock and anger you. There are tons of answers here. podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvZmRjMmFkMTMtZDE5OS00ZTk3LWIyZGItYTU5MzAwY2I2Y2MyL2ZlNjE3NTFhLTdkOWYtNDI5ZC05MjBiLWFjNGUwMGZmMzJmNy84MjNkNmQ4Ny02MzRkLTQxYTctOTFiNy1hYzRlMDEwMDgyNTQvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M?ep=14

[@Charly6-4]

People died for the lack of sharing critical information .

[@karolinekalsmose8831]

Omg you have probably never lidt someone too something so horrific it is terible! they list There life and for people close too Them like that daughter or son it is terible

[@karolinekalsmose8831]

Lost

[@chrisusmcvet3435]

Not only that, they didn’t have their own firearms or know how to deploy them properly. Everyone should be armed.

[@oreo10111]

And lack of properly trained armed witnesses thanks to Section 90 banning almost all concealed carry

[@oreo10111]

@@chrisusmcvet3435 amen, when seconds count the police are minutes away... if you have time to film a shooting you have time to stop it. you owe it to yourself, your family, your neighbors, your friends to be armed AND trained.

[@melissamarie7598]

This is not only heartbreaking! But disgusting the family even has to fight for answers! The RCMP failed all of these people, the families and the victims!!!! Terrible.. may they Rest In Peace 🌹

[@todd4335]

And yet far worse corruption is on going here.

[@LibertyOrD___h]

It would be a whole different situation if Law Abiding Citizens could conceal carry 🤔

[@karenmckenney7083]

I have a Total lack of Respect for the RCMP, Never trust them !!!

[@globalwarmhugs7741]

​@grandwizard9088 Yeah, follow the Murikkklan example of "good guys with guns," which doesn't help anything. Take a look at every school shooting in the past few decades, in Murikkkuh. There were ARMED COPS on site at most of them. More guns = more slaughter. Do some research that isn't biased by conservatives and their thirst for violence (gun sales). The SYSTEM needs to change via education, not more potential violence. Guns are for cowards. Words, research, and logic are for the intelligent. The bad guy was mentally ill and had access to guns. 1+1=2.

[@AmpEazy]

Twitter warnings? Unbelievable. Why is an event this significant so unheard of? Just stumbled across this story browsing KZbin.

[@Moonewitch]

Exactly!

[@incensejunkie7516]

I take it you're not Canadian, as it was big news here. It happened this past April. I remember waking up to the news trickling in, in real time and I'm across the country from where it happened. It's been in the news ever since. The RCMP really bungled this one. I agree, the Twitter posts were pathetic. Obviously, the gunman was trying to create as much chaos and confusion as possible - especially with him disguised as an RCMP officer - but the early lack of response to the public caused many more lives to be lost.

[@AmpEazy]

@@incensejunkie7516 You’re correct. I am in Las Vegas, so I can completely empathize with the residents of the communities affected as my beloved city of Vegas became the hunting grounds for a madman as well. That being said, the attacks upon your fellow countrymen are easily significant enough to be international news, particularly to your allied neighbors. I find that very troubling, and another instance of the media dropping the ball. Believe me, when I came across this story, I thought it had just occurred. My heartfelt prayers to those who lost a loved one, and your country as a whole. Unbelievably tragic event, and an even worse response to it all.

[@coreybridges2169]

@@AmpEazy well said sir

[@coreybridges2169]

It only comes out in merica if its racially motivated because they want 2 divide us ...when we should come together and overcome this system that is so against the everyday citizen

[@LudySanchez96]

22 victims, probably one of the most prolific spree killer ever and this is the FIRST time I've heard of. So tragic

[@clairegallant4605]

23 actually somebody was pregnant

[@emmaaero4272]

@@clairegallant460525 because two dogs were murdered as well

[@whiteraven69]

I lived on the island of Kodiak when a shooter murdered 2 men at a local transportation shop 5 miles outside the city limits. They blocked the roads, locked down the schools, notifed the airlines and sent out announcements of warning to local residents , within the hour of the murders. You would think this would be the emergency protocal in any situation where they have a shooter and are unaware of where he is the community.

[@mariajosemachadolima8610]

parece que esses policiais não achariam nem próprio rabo..que vergonha..cadê o governador? devia ser outro incompetente, pra ter uma polícia dessa..um bando de jeca que agirá não tem coragem de responder as perguntas das vítimas porque teriam que expor que polícia de merda, por isso escondem a sujeira e a merda que fizeram..deveriam tomar vergonha e assumir os erros que cometeram, 22 pessoas morreram, famílias devastada e esses inúteis ficam com essa conversa fiada de que estão investigando..caras de pau..estão é se protegendo..corporativo..tem sangue nas mãos

[@annsumner8570]

Well that is America.

[@daniellemills5479]

These are rural roads, there are so many back ways around.

[@mandyrobbins1]

The first step in correcting a mistake is admitting you made one...how are the RCMP going to fix the problem if they won't even acknowledge that there was one?!?

[@elodiebenoit-girault8638]

This was such a tragic event, probably the most upsetting thing I have seen happen in Canada in the 17 years of my life. I am praying for the survivors that they would be consoled and comforted during this time, as well as the emergency responders, and the families of the lost. Love from British Columbia.

[@eveningstar2865]

For me the Danforth shooting of innocent children is up there with it.

[@greggeorge3638]

The RCMP's decision to stonewall the grieving families of the victims of this monumental tragedy is, of course, heartless and infuriating, but it's also a tactical mistake. They will have to do a lot of groveling to win back any confidence and respect they might have preserved from this debacle. Instead, they put all of their efforts into covering their asses and defending their actions.

[@Scorch428]

They just dont want to look dumb, admitting they were staking out the dudes house when he already slipped out the back road. Pretty easy to figure out.

[@greggeorge3638]

@@Scorch428 Agree. But it makes them look twice as dumb.

[@lordfartquad3534]

excellent documentary. 2 years later it hurts me knowing there is still tons of unknown information coming out about this shooting. hits close to home knowing how close this was to me ❤

[@margaretdasilva5493]

"It's disgraceful...We shouldn't have to fight and beg for answers." Truer words have never been spoken. :(

[@andrewbradshaw2361]

Every single time I hear a story about the rcmp they are incompetent. Was it their plan to wait for the gun man to come to them!

[@TheSuperi9]

no they were waiting for the gun man to turn his skin black or brown or put his name in arabic

[@infantrygrunt44]

@@TheSuperi9 really? No one even said a thing about race but you just HAD TO go there. Pathetic

[@elodiebenoit-girault8638]

@@TheSuperi9 I don't think it was about race. They just acted incompetently because of being disorganized.

[@TheSuperi9]

@@infantrygrunt44 how pathetic the facts are there to back up my statement. they haven't even labeled him as a terrorist. if i pull up in your community right now and transfer my pellet gun from my car to the house you`ll see how fast the rcmp responds. so dont act like systemic racism isnt apart of the rcmp acting like that. everyone isnt treated the same especially with gun ownership.

[@infantrygrunt44]

@@TheSuperi9 It had nothing to do with it. What are the facts and what's your source?

[@lucindagarichi9213]

I'm watching this from New Zealand and it's the first I've heard of this tragic senseless act of selfishness!! That RCMP has a lot to answer to the families, my heart really goes out to everyone that lost their loved ones 💔💔😔😔 it's a sad world indeed

[@knittingmum3657]

Watching from Minnesota first I heard also

[@ACS402010]

@@knittingmum3657 I'm assuming you weirdos don't watch any of the national news channels in your countries. It was the running news story for days after it happened.

[@markyaquarius]

@@ACS402010 That's kind of ironic. National news is ... national news!

[@dawn-leighwerenka3831]

I knew some of these victims. Our community still feels this loss every day. Driving through these areas still makes me literally sick to my stomach. I dont understand why Truro law enforcement (less than 30 minutes away) was denied the help they offered yet they called on Moncton (1.5 hours away) and Halifax (1.5 hours away) for help.

[@yourunclesmailman420]

Let me guess, your second cousins neighbors mailman was one of the people you knew?

[@deanandjen88]

Truro was kept out of the loop because the RCMP closed everyone out and didn't want anyone else outside of their own involved. Yet another of the many fails in this story.

[@FATTYBONGRIPS]

@@yourunclesmailman420 wtf chill I live 3 hours away and I know people who were effected idk what you mean

[@lovelyjanuary]

@@yourunclesmailman420 maybe he was, what exactly is your point???? That the heartbreaking and tragic losses that this very tightly knit and close community suffered aren’t significant or even important enough worth commenting because you’re jealous that someone else “has the spotlight” or is more “special” than you are and you can’t one up them on the 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon victim relation scale you mockingly and absurdly set up in your pathetic half a** trolling response??????????

[@MyName-pq4hd]

Great documenting, thank you for giving the victims the respect they deserve in this 🧡

[@catman8670]

I’m really surprised at the RCMP’s response or lack of!

[@davidvignola7060]

That's because he was a drug courier for them.

[@patrickv418]

Most incompetent Police Force in Canada ...unfortunately its been one incident after another of failures . The RCMP needs to be restructured . The lower level Constables are not to blame, its from the Top , the leadership, complete lack of.

[@fonkamex]

Checked the documentary about the high RCMP rank who leaked top confidencial info to the mafia. What about that? Of course they should be totally dismantled and rebuild from scratches p

[@jaystrock613]

People rise to level of incompentence.

[@heiditoffan6968]

I'm glad I retired when the RCMP was a world class police force - ended with major women hires and failing pay rates in the 1980s.

[@andrewsawler875]

I grew up with Jamie and we were friends, we went to school together and played on the same ball team for years. She was always a vibrant, loving and kind spirit. Always good for a joke when you needed it. I really feel for everyone and their families that this devastating action took place. May all their souls rest in peace and live on in the hearts and minds of loved ones. Just unreal, something you never expect to happen and especially down home. Great documentary but there is WAY more to this story and the families deserve the truth. Something I doubt we learn anytime soon.

[@One.DeSanctis.]

This story was headlining news here in NJ. It was on NYC radio stations before all victims were accounted for. While the details were sketchy, this massacre in Nova Scotia was not ignored. Covid-19 coverage just eclipsed all other news stories in the NYC greater metro in April and May of 2020. The survivors deserve a proper investigation and real answers.

[@thebeasters]

NJ strong!

[@MontanaDior]

Deal with so many of these tragedies in our own backyard (US) that some of these get overlooked. I've never heard of this but it's a tragedy indeed😢😔.

[@Al_Thor]

When seconds count the police are minu- uh hours away

[@DougsterCanada1]

There is a saying "You are your own first responder", more and more it makes sense.

[@Al_Thor]

@@DougsterCanada1 completely correct

[@John.AR.Activism]

Obviously you cant blame people for not reacting to what seems like a police officer but if those first victims were armed then history may be different, very sad.

[@Al_Thor]

@@John.AR.Activism id never blame the people, my point was that people shouldn't be waiting that long for police to respond. And that they should have the means to protect themselves

[@mnemonichotpocket]

Idk if it's still accurate but not even 10 years ago in England you had a better hance of a pizza arriving before an ambulance.

[@CricketRodeo]

This is so heartbreaking. I hope all the families know how much we cry and care when we listen and hear your story. :(

[@oddlazdo]

This story is absolutely shocking. I hope the victims and their families get the answers they deserve - especially Kristen Beaton's husband. EDIT: I did some further reading online after watching this, and there's a rumor that the shooter was a drug smuggler working as a confidential informant for the RCMP. If that's true, that could explain the blatant lies and lack of transparency from the RCMP about this incident, especially if it was instigated by anything having to do with his work as a CI.

[@hereitis.2587]

Everything turns bad when the dealer/smuggler starts doing the product. Tweaked out during Covid like so many.

[@longranger308]

Bill Blair is shaking in his boots about what could possibly come from the truth here.

[@goatamongsheep4296]

hmmmm....

[@YellowCase2024]

A tweet was generated??? What about the people that don’t have social media ???? SMH

[@aicha1793]

More than 2 hours to get to 4 children 2 of them witnessed their mother being murdered???? This mo's than just incompetence I don't have the word to describe it

[@Ms_Tania]

My heart goes out to all the families involved. I hope they get all the answers they deserve,sooner than later.

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

Terrifying how evil people can be. This is heartbreaking and these people deserve answers! The LEAST they deserve is answers!!

[@specialtwice4975]

Do you want the truth? Read the book "the sociopath next door". Every neurotypical person should read it.

[@Capricorn_Enigma]

The police fail quicker, than a high school student on an exam. This is pathetic.

[@maximusextreme3725]

But not as quick as your attempt at being witty.

[@Capricorn_Enigma]

@@maximusextreme3725 I wasn't trying to be witty.... But okay 👍🏻

[@Capricorn_Enigma]

@@Ormagoden94 I remember that.

[@maximusextreme3725]

@@Capricorn_Enigma Yeah, that was obvious.

[@ramennoodles1843]

@@Ormagoden94 that's true the RCMP waited for over an hour.

[@pedenmk]

What a terrible crime. Tonight is the first time I've heard about this. My sympathy goes out to each and every one of those involved. How terrible. My prayers go out for nick and his loss. May god be with you all.

[@MariAnimates]

It's almost like RCMP *wanted* as many people to die as possible

[@davidvignola7060]

Yes, chances are he was under mk ultra and involved with the rcmp.

[@gitana7249]

sending love and a prayers from Scotland to a ya all 😢❤

[@kateaa]

Sending love back, from New Scotland 💙

[@robertb6307]

My thoughts and prayers go out to all involved in this sad and senseless act.

[@jdr9419]

There should be a full inquiry with complete honesty. The families should sue the RCMP, especially those who were killed that morning. The RCMP must put procedures in place and make staff aware of them for putting out media alerts. It’s unconscionable that they waited as long as they did. Domestic violence must be taken more seriously by the courts. People who have multiple grievances should be on a watch list or interviewed each time they make a complaint by police.

[@_mnejing]

The problem is that the RCMP is SUPPOSED to be putting policies and procedures in place, but they refuse to do the work. They're incapable of governing themselves, which is why a lot of police forces have civilian oversight, to limit protecting themselves. You don't let the inmates run the prison, and police (literally everywhere) are absolutely no strangers to protecting themselves at the peril of everyone else.

[@spears104]

My heart goes out to these families. I hope the public inquiry is done properly and brings them some peace.

[@ibuydigital1574]

The only unbiased reporting left on cbc.

[@chadmarkz4334]

And another RCMP cover up. Sad. Godspeed.

[@davethomas543]

I hope the 4 kids scared to death and left in a house for hours are getting the help for their trauma from this. I don't believe for a second that 6 officers stood guard without one going in to let those kids know they were safe. Such incredible incompetence all the way around and the lies and deceit just adds to the pain of the families involved.

[@Kittykat101918]

The RCMP should be footing the bill for top therapists for everyone involved. But I doubt they are.

[@Lucysays]

One thing to leave those terrified children stranded, it’s an entirely different story to lie about protecting them! Despicable!

[@jasonrobbind231]

The RCMP has a lot of blood on there hands! Bless those families for their tragic loss.

[@susanbeckett9699]

Government failure on all levels, and the saddest part of this story is, all lives could of been saved, if they took the first tip seriously. The Community should never back down and keep fighting until the Public knows they got the full truth and all transparent for the public.

[@Monkeyman156]

Lives would have been saved if them victims had the right to bear arms but instead they have no right to own guns and protect themselves from that nut job

[@robineast6446]

Absolutely heartbreaking!!! 💔 I didn’t even know this happened until today! How could I not know this???? These families deserve answers and the RCMP needs to be held accountable! The investigation should have already been done and the families and public should know the answers!

[@a.6868]

The media is paid by the government, and the government doesn't want this horrendous failure being public. Infact lots of people I've talked too that where from the USA knew more about this than lots of Canadians, a horrible situation all around

[@ic1815]

Omg finally new Fifth Estate

[@Dunning.Kruger]

Well yeah. Unless they make doc like this they won't be able to pay their bills... greedy media taking advantage of other peoples misfortunes to make money rather than reporting on real news.

[@keshaestevan3623]

@@Dunning.Kruger why are you here than?

[@Dunning.Kruger]

@Frank Skoda-Simmons Oh yeah... "real" news. That's right... come here and get the news THEY tell you is real and important. Meanwhile your government bleeds you dry whilst living high on the hogg on your dime. Time to wake up you simp.

[@updownstate]

@@Dunning.Kruger Perhaps you might suggest to us more reliable sources of news.

[@paddymills]

Just look up this person does not exist and tell me they don't look just like all of the photos they have of these people.

[@SUPER_WOLFMOON]

There was some kind of huge money transfer from the police to the killer about 1 month before the killing spree. There are some articles on Google 300K transfered to the killer. The police didn't give the info to the public until the press sued them to get it into the public. The press mentioned that it looked like a payment to someone in witness protection.

[@axtaxt8372]

Hmmmmm….does that explain how he got the cop car?

[@Dr.PrettyPsychiatrist]

Any follow up on the case?

[@SHurd-rc2go]

Great sadness for this dreadful massacre. Fifth Estate - your work makes me proud to be a Canadian even though I must follow your programs from two countries away on KZbin. Thank you.

[@yvonaamariaa]

This documentary is one of the best I've ever seen, But...Its just a shame that The Fifth Estate had to make it. I don't know where I've been but I don't remember hearing about this until I watched this documentary. I've heard about mall shootings, church shootings, school shootings but not this one. So odd that I'm watching it exactly one yea later!! This is one of the most tragic episodes EVER!! The townspeople of Portapique and surrounding areas will take a LONG time to heal. God Bless each and everyone of you. May He hold you in the palm of His hand and and love you. You have a lot of people praying for all of you. I'm praying that someday you will have peace and the truth that you deserve. 💜 As Always, Light and Love ~ Yvonne

[@humourcar]

What a clusterf*ck by the RCMP. Lives were needlessly lost because of their inaction. This needs to be part of their training curriculum on how things get screwed up!

[@Hunglikeagrimsmo]

So basically the RCMP fail Canada once again and we get punished by the government making a bunch of our guns illegal. As for the marked RCMP cruiser wartman was driving. He bought the car from the RCMP with all the markings still on it so they broke their own law by selling the car into the public fully equipped and marked. Fifth estate needs to get some facts straight mainly that the guns he used were not illegal at all they were restricted firearms.....

[@royalloyalty8248]

This is why we need concealed carry in Canada. Not PUNISHMENT of law abiding gun owners.

[@Michael-bc3es]

Where does it say the decals were still on it? I missed that and would like to show someone.

[@Hunglikeagrimsmo]

@@Michael-bc3es they didn't but every time they showed the picture of the car it was in the auction house garage that he bought it from and before police forces send a retired car to auction they have to strip the equipment and decals off it. I know this for a fact because I worked for one of the auction companies that sold retired police cruisers and we had a few cars come in like that and refused to sell them because it comes back on the auction companies and not the police

[@Tom-c2q]

Incorrect, The car was not sold with markings on it. GW had the RCMP decals made by Allan Griffon a convicted Drug Trafficker, who was on parole at the time and worked at Sid Sells Signs in Truro. And all the guns were smuggled from the US with the exception of one he got from a family member and another gun he took off the female RCMP officer he killed. GW Did not have a firearms license most likely due to his assault charges and threats he made in previous years. RCMP should have investigated previously when multiple people informed them he had illegal weapons and when a local Truro police officer also put out a notice about GW having illegal guns as well as the tip they received he wanted to kill a police officer. Do some research and get your facts straight.

[@Michael-bc3es]

@@Tom-c2q yeah every source over seen said they stripped the car before selling them. When this all came out I suggested maybe retired cop cars shouldnt be sold to civilians and I had like 10 people all chastise me and tell me all the "merits" to doing so

[@StaceyLovesBettyBoop]

Kristians husband broke my heart. She sounded like she was wonderful. What a heartbreaking story. May they all RIP

[@fallen_angels902]

What made it worse for him is that she was pregnant. Lots of people say there was 23 victims that day, baby Beaton counts, even if it wasn't born.

[@EmmaDee]

The gentleman speaking around 36 mins about his wife and unborn child, I broke down. I weep for all of these families and WHOEVER WAS IN CHARGE, WHOEVER MADE these decisions, FAILED THESE PEOPLE!! To say that man being in a police vehicle didn’t cause or add fault to this, is complete bullshit!! Who cares where he got the weapons, my questions would be why would you not alert the neighboring police forces and ask for help!! If someone let ego make their decisions, shame on them. This is WRONG on so many levels!! Mr Beaton, you FIGHT with these other families. God Bless you all, prayers from Alabama. You will all be in my heart.

[@lordfartquad3534]

living only a little over 1,000km away in newfoundland it was pretty scary knowing how it was happening not that far away. god be with the families who lost their loved ones❤️

[@nscitizen9171]

Stop censoring me and refusing to allow me to make proper criticism. If you don't want public criticism get out of the news and journalism business. You were lying and civilians had to force you to retract statements TWICE. This first attempt was insincere: "Correction: In this story, Sharon McLellan is incorrectly quoted as saying she saw officers emerging from a "passing cruiser" and began shooting at the Onslow fire hall. In fact, she said they emerged from an unmarked vehicle." She said 4 door grey Hyundai, you lied twice and even when you are shamed into doing it the right way there should be a record that you dug your heels in, lied about witness statements and were forced by civilians to correct yourselves.

[@punchabunchabuttons]

Im from Montreal and any time i went to Nova Scotia, i always felt like the people from there are the nicest people on the planet. It was such a shock when i heard about it... RIP to the victims and my condolences to the families and friends.

[@shanebarrett7124]

I'm so sorry for the needless loss of life. God bless you from Ireland 🇮🇪🇨🇦🇮🇪

[@elodiebenoit-girault8638]

Thank you for the prayers. Canada loves Ireland :)

[@nicholaschristophorou3087]

Greece also loves Ireland and we all send our best to the families of the dead and injured physicly or psychological, BUT isn't a way to prevent these people from doing such things?

[@shanebarrett7124]

@@nicholaschristophorou3087 And Ireland loves Greece my friend. Hope ye have a merry and peaceful Christmas. God Bless from Ireland 🇮🇪🇬🇷💚🇮🇪🇬🇷🇮🇪

[@yourunclesmailman420]

@@nicholaschristophorou3087 windex fixes everything

[@nicholaschristophorou3087]

@@yourunclesmailman420 Only American Greeks do that lol...

[@mytruecrimelibrary]

my heart breaks for the families. the senseless nature of the attacks and the failure of the rcmp have just compounded their grief and i feel for them. i can t begin to imagine what they re going through, these people are so brave to continue on. all my love and sympathy xx

[@AngeliFernandez]

I have watched hundreds of videos with this type of content. I had not come across this before. My God, it caught my breath several times. What these people experienced and are working through. This should never have happened. So many beautiful lives. So much potential. Gone. In 13 hours. My heart to all.

[@jdubs604]

That’s the problem when you do equity hires. None of them are willing to lay down their lives for strangers. And then you strip your citizens of the right to defend themselves.

[@PDogB]

This is so sad and tragic! Did I miss it, I don't understand how this monster was able to obtain an RCMP uniform? My heart goes out to all the families and survivors. I hope you are all able to receive the answers you seek. Thank you for sharing your stories.

[@janyceparks8326]

As the one daughter said "I'm loud" Stay loud and get the answers. My heart aches for each person affected by this tragedy.

[@royalloyalty8248]

Imho we NEED concealed carry in Canada, NOT punishment of legal gun owners by taking away their firearms. Criminals have taken over, and they don't care what law or bylaw prohibits firearms, because they don't follow the law. The gang members and criminals conceal carry snub nose pistols with exteneded mags. If some people had concealed carry, it would never have gotten to 22. Someone wouldve taken him out, instead of being sitting ducks, waiting for police. Remember folks, when seconds count, police are only minutes away. I am from Surrey Bc and believe me that the criminals and gangs have already taken over here. Daily shootings and drive bys. Its similar in Toronto and every other major city in Canada. We need concealed carry in Canada, for LAW ABIDING LEGAL gun owners (who have a RPAL, no criminal record, extensive background checks and mental health checks should be conducted, and a 2day class and test that they must score atleast 90% to pass). I really hope legal law abiding gun owners arent PUNISHED for something they haven't done.

[@jacksonjacob7791]

Most of the guns in crimes were smuggled from the US. Many police agencies across Canada have even 'lost' many, many firearms. Obviously those guns got into the wrong hands.

[@royalloyalty8248]

@@jacksonjacob7791 agreed. We are so flooded with illegal handguns from the USA. That's apart from 3d printed guns (fgc9 anyone can make it with a $200 3D EndEr printer), and guns made at home from hardware store parts. Recently they stopped a dude in Saskatoon, who was making PERFECT Mac 10 submachine guns in his garage, and selling them to gangs (included in the package was a PERFECT exact WORKING copy of a MAC 10, three extended mags, and a silencer. All made in his Garage. ) I really hope we don't throw away our rights, the only proper gun control is when law abiding gun owners are allowed to defend themselves from criminals and not punished for it. Taking away firearms from law abiding citizens is NOT the answer. It will make us more unsafe. I REALLY hope we can get conceal carry in Canada. It would make us safer IMHO.

[@royalloyalty8248]

@@jacksonjacob7791 once 2000 went 'missing' together in BC. Only 300 were found 1700 remain on the streets. It was for movies. They import real firearms but use blank ammo.

[@jacksonjacob7791]

@@royalloyalty8248 I'm talking about Canada wide over the past decade or so. Someone did a freedom of information request from the RCMP. You can see the letter from the RCMP yourself right here: dennisryoung.ca/2019/07/04/rcmp-813-guns-lost-by-and-stolen-from-police-and-public-agencies-2005-2019/

[@royalloyalty8248]

@@jacksonjacob7791 thanks

[@paulslajchert937]

Prayers and condolences for all involved 🙏

[@Redtoad1234]

Being Canadian has got to suck...

[@sylvanaborquez9275]

How Terrible and sad this is. I can't imagine the pain the family is going through. So so sad..... I hope they can heal one day.

[@momsterzz]

The only lighthearted thing about this video is when the fellow said “Ryan Reynolds is the only one I know who used Twitter” 😅

[@jonathandow684]

President Donald Trump 📴

[@pennysue8849]

Law enforcement never gives the community the information they need to protect themselves or famlies, sick of hearing to little too late ,God bless and hold all the victims and their families 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 If this tragedy dosn't bring about change then God help us all 😢😭😔

[@Drewp06]

It’s called the right to keep and bear arms. Canada doesn’t have freedom. Problem solved

[@elodiebenoit-girault8638]

Amen. I am praying the same thing. We need to make sure this never happens again

[@elodiebenoit-girault8638]

@@Drewp06 we don't have the same gun culture as in the States. This kind of thing usually doesn't happen because we don't allow people to purchase assault rifles but clearly this man slipped through the cracks

[@Drewp06]

@@elodiebenoit-girault8638 Clearly you know nothing about firearms and you don’t own any. Assault rifles is a media term. Canadians can own semi automatic sporting weapons, so can Americans. The difference is we don’t have a right to own them, it’s a dying and harshly attacked “privilege” The USA has a constitutional right to own firearms, as well as to free speech. Canada has neither. The US borders Mexico where drugs and guns flow illegally. Key term. Canada borders the US nowhere near the same reality of crime. The USA suffers huge gang violence due to horrendous Democrat policy in major cities. The majority of “mass shootings” are committed with hand guns by people who are already offenders or have come up on the radar. How many “mass shootings” happened in the last 4 years? That’s right, none. When you have some evidence come back and try again, you are so out of your depth here it’s going to be rough on you.

[@PrymeKut]

Why isn't this more known about? I had no idea about it.

[@Marinemom75]

Oh no my heart aches for these loved ones. I'm so sorry for your loss. This is so heartbreaking

[@EGlVM]

How dare they give that vehicle back in that state. Clearly not thoroughly investigated and catalogued. Or cleaned! I cannot imagine the trauma of finding it that way. Horrific. These families deserve better. We all do. Shame on the RCMP

[@EGlVM]

This episode needs a part 2 investigating the money the shooter had possession of. I think we all want those answers. What exactly was he involved in?

[@jillsmcfarland2001]

Vatican

[@stoptrudeau42]

Ccp money to dis arm Canadians while Trudeau trains pla forces in 🇨🇦

[@jennifervrabel8798]

This will take lifetime for rcmp to ever build trust in those community again and it will be very evident. I never even knew rcmp were betraying a different image until I watched this. I’m disgusted at the fact they could even release the car back to family without being cleaned and human bits still inside. That’s traumatic and my heart goes out to everyone impacted and think you guys are the hero’s for being the voice of your community and shedding light to such darkness

[@GothDogs]

I know I'm late to watch and reply, I am absolutely stunned at these details. My heart is absolutely broken for all the victim's family members. May you find peace, compensation and find answers. Gross negligence and lies by RCMP. Absolutely shocking! This story will be with me forever. ❤ Excellent coverage by Fifth Estate

[@wandashields6182]

How did he even get a fully equipped police car and uniform in the first place ?

[@binggo2787]

A huge coverup - investigate!

[@uclemons]

This is so sad, why didn't the police do what they needed to do to protect the people from this crazy man. A lot of lives could have been saved.

[@moimeself1088]

Such as?

[@sgrosse8507]

@@moimeself1088well sending out an alert to the public, when the mass shootings first started, would of definitely helped... I don't live far from here and me and my coworkers didn't receive a notification about this until 11 - 13 hrs after it started and this mass killer was still on the run at this time... Smh

[@moimeself1088]

@@sgrosse8507 i hear you, and i sympathise. I just wonder realistically how quickly they realised it was one madman on the loose. He always had an advantage. I'm not saying the police are blameless, just wondering how much they can be expected to control in this situation. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@jacksonjacob7791]

Because the RCMP are a joke of a police organization that's why.

[@moimeself1088]

@@sgrosse8507 nvm... i just reached the point where they used twitter to alert the public 🙄 i take it back.

[@patpickard6195]

So many needless deaths because RMCP didn't do the right things. My heart goes out to all who are affected by this terrible tragedy. Prayers and may God's peace surround you.

[@brian-pu3yy]

Unarmed civilians are not a fair match.