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Justin Bourque, a New Brunswick man who went on a shooting rampage in Moncton last June, has pleaded guilty to three first-degree murder charges in the deaths of three RCMP officers.

He also pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted murder in the Court of Queen’s Bench today.

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The 24-year-old calmly told the judge “I plead guilty” or replied “guilty” when asked for his plea on each charge.

His case returns to court Oct. 27 to file victim impact statements and pre-sentencing documents.

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Bourque was recently found competent and mentally fit to stand trial after undergoing a psychiatric assessment, but during an appearance in court today he pleaded guilty to all five charges he faces.

Members of his family declined comment as they left court.

Supt. Marlene Snowman, the RCMP’s top officer in the detachment responsible for Moncton, also refused comment after the pleas were entered.

Constables Dave Ross, Fabrice Gevaudan and Douglas Larche were killed after responding to a report of a man with firearms in a residential neighbourhood in the northwest area of Moncton on June 4.