RCMP investigating suspicious death in East Preston

December 16, 2019
East Preston, Nova Scotia

News release

The RCMP is investigating a suspicious death in East Preston.

Just before midnight last night, Halifax Regional Police were called to Dartmouth General Hospital as a 45-year-old man had been brought in with suspicious life-threatening injuries. The man later succumbed to his injuries.

The initial investigation led police to an address on Brooks Dr. in East Preston where the incident is believed to have happened.

The investigation is continuing and is being led by the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division with assistance from the RCMP Forensic Identification Section and the Halifax Regional Police K-9 Unit.

Our thoughts are with the victim's family during this difficult time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. 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.

File # 19-176536.

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Contact information

Cpl. Lisa Croteau
Public Information Officer
Halifax District RCMP
Cell : 902-830-5695
Email: lisa.croteau@rmp-grc.gc.ca

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