Investigation
SiRT Investigating Officer Involved Shooting
File Number: 2026-0005
Date Opened: 2026-01-13
Date Closed:
Date Published:
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: RCMP
Status: Ongoing
Summary
The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) is investigating a shooting involving members of the RCMP that resulted in the death of an adult male from Sipekne’katik First Nation.
On the morning of January 13, 2026, SiRT was contacted by RCMP regarding a police involved shooting. Preliminary information suggests the following:
- On the morning of January 13, 2026, Sipekne’katik RCMP received a call related to a disturbance at a residence in Sipekne’katik First Nation.
- An adult male was reported as having a firearm and threatened others before leaving in a car. East Hants District RCMP and the Emergency Response Team also responded.
- Officers located the male and were able to deflate the vehicle’s tires with a spike belt. At this time the vehicle left the road near an intersection with Hwy. 202.
- Nonlethal options were attempted and then multiple shots were fired by officers.
- Life saving measures were provided by officers and paramedics. The male was pronounced deceased at the scene.