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RCMP Investigating Suspicious Death
Associated To Electrocution
(Source: RCMP )
RCMP Release:
RCMP Investigate Suspicious Death in Cumberland County. Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating the death of a 51-year-old Amherst man as suspicious, following an electrocution in Oxford earlier this summer, in Cumberland County.
District RCMP and other first responders were called to a commercial property in the 3,000 block of Highway 321 in Oxford after reports of an injured man. He was taken to hospital with injuries stemming from an electrocution that had occurred on July 29th. Police say the incident was not workplace-related.The man died in hospital on October 5th as a result of those injuries. Officers are working alongside the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service to establish the manner of death. While investigators believe criminality may be a factor, they say there is no perceived risk to the public.
Police are seeking the public's help. RCMP are aware that other people were present when the electrocution happened and are asking those individuals to come forward. They are also appealing for dashcam or surveillance footage from the Highway 321 area in Oxford covering the period between July 29th and August 2nd.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit at 902-896-5060. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.The RCMP extended its thoughts to the man's loved ones during this difficult time.
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