On January 11, at approximately 3 a.m., Kings District RCMP, Kentville Volunteer Fire Department, and EHS, responded to a report of a structure fire on Anthony Avenue in Centreville. Upon arrival, first responders observed that a home was engulfed in flames and fire crews were able to extinguish the fire.
During the course of the investigation, a person was located deceased inside the home. From the initial information and evidence gathered, investigators believe that both the death and fire are suspicious in nature.
The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit, assisted by Kings District RCMP, Annapolis District RCMP, RCMP Police Dog Services, RCMP Forensic Identification Services, the Office of the Fire Marshal, and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 902-679-5555. 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 loved ones at this difficult time.
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