N.S. Major crime unit investigates suspicious death, fire in Antigonish County

An RCMP epaulette is seen Feb. 5, 2025. (The Canadian Press/Jason Franson)

The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating a suspicious death in Antigonish County.

Officers responded to a report of a residential fire in Upper Big Tracadie on Sunday around 8:25 p.m. Sunday.

“After the fire was extinguished, officers found a deceased man nearby on the property,” reads an RCMP news release.

Officers say they don’t believe this death is related to the May 21 homicide in West Arm Tracadie.

The major crime unit is working with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service and the office of the fire marshal. Police say more information will be shared as it becomes available.

“Our thoughts are with the man’s loved ones at this difficult time,” reads the news release.

The investigation is ongoing, and police urge anyone with information to contact the RCMP Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit at 902-365-3120. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers or by calling 1-800-222-8477.

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