RCMP Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit investigating homicide

September 1, 2024
Virginia East, Nova Scotia

News release

The RCMP Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit, with assistance from the Annapolis District RCMP, is investigating the homicide of a 66-year-old Virginia East man.

On August 31, 2024, at approximately 8:20 a.m., Annapolis District RCMP responded to a report of a sudden death at a residence on Virginia Rd. in Virginia East. RCMP officers located a 66-year-old man deceased and the death has been ruled a homicide. The investigation is in the initial stages and no further information will be released at this time.

The investigation is being supported by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner's Office, RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit, RCMP Forensic Identification Services, RCMP Police Dog Services and Kings District RCMP. The Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit is asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact them at 902-365-3120. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call 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.

Our thoughts are with the victim's family, friends and their community, at this difficult time.

File #: 2024-1274765

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Contact information

Cindy Bayers
Strategic Communications Unit
Nova Scotia RCMP
rcmpns-grcne@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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