Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
West Hants RCMP has referred a matter to the Nova Scotia Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) following the death of a man under arrest.
On March 2 at approximately 4:00 a.m., West Hants RCMP officers responded to a 911 call of an unknown emergency at a residence in Bramber.
Upon arrival, officers safely arrested a man at the home for obstructing a peace officer. During the arrest, the man went into medical distress. Officers called for EHS and provided first aid.
The man was pronounced deceased at the scene by EHS.
West Hants RCMP has referred the matter to the Nova Scotia SiRT. SiRT independently investigates all serious incidents which arise from the actions of police in Nova Scotia. There does not have to be an allegation of wrongdoing.
Given the matter is now being investigated by SiRT, the RCMP will respectfully refrain from discussing further details.
File #: 2024-279927