Investigation
SiRT Investigating Circumstances Surrounding the Death of Male in New Brunswick
File Number: 2026-0132
Date Opened: 2026-08-21
Date Published:
Province: New Brunswick
Police Agency: RCMP
Status: Ongoing
Summary
The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an adult male in Hardwicke, New Brunswick.
Preliminary information suggests:
- On the night of August 19, 2026, RCMP received a call regarding noises and concern for a neighbour’s wellbeing at a residence in Hardwicke.
- RCMP did not attend the residence that night and made arrangements for the Miramichi Mobile Crisis Unit to respond the following morning.
- The following morning the crisis unit requested RCMP officers attend the call with them. While assisting with the call, RCMP members discovered an adult male deceased inside the residence.

