SiRT release:
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.
SiRT has assumed responsibility for this investigation.
SiRT is responsible for investigating all matters that involve death, serious injury, sexual assault and intimate partner violence or other matters of a public interest that may have arisen from the actions of any police officer, on or off duty, in Nova Scotia or New Brunswick. Investigations are under the direction and control of an independent civilian director, who has the sole authority to determine if charges should be laid at the conclusion of an investigation. To learn more visit: www.sirtnsnb.ca .
