**** RCMP Media Release
Nova Scotia RCMP responds to weapons incident; refers matter to Serious Incident Response Team
Cumberland District RCMP responded to a weapons complaint at a home on Hwy. 6 in Upper Malagash earlier this morning.
At approximately 7:30 a.m., Cumberland District RCMP responded to a weapons complaint at a home on Hwy. 6 in Upper Malagash where an armed man was threatening people who are known to him.
During the response, a member discharged their firearm. The suspect was arrested and transported to hospital by EHS for non-life-threatening injuries. No one else in the home was injured. The investigation is ongoing.
Cumberland District RCMP have referred the matter to the Nova Scotia Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT). SiRT independently investigates all serious incidents which arise from the actions of police in Nova Scotia. There does not have to be an allegation of wrongdoing.
Given the matter is now being investigated by SiRT, the RCMP is unable to discuss further details.
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**** SiRT Media Release
Investigation Begins into RCMP Shooting
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The province’s independent Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) has commenced an investigation into the shooting of a male by the Cumberland District RCMP.
Earlier this morning officers attended a residence in the Malagash area after receiving a complaint of a male wielding an axe and uttering threats.
Upon arrival, the officers located the suspect at the back of the home with an axe in his hand. One of the officers deployed their CEW (conducted energy weapon), which was ineffective. The same officer then discharged their firearm, striking the male in the leg. The male has been taken to hospital for medical treatment.
The Serious Incident Response Team is responsible for investigating all serious incidents involving police in Nova Scotia, whether or not there is an allegation of wrongdoing. Investigations are under the direction and control of independent civilian director Felix Cacchione.
The team can independently begin an investigation after a referral from a chief of police, the head of the RCMP in Nova Scotia or the Minister of Justice. It can also investigate after a complaint from the public.
The Police Act requires the director to file a public report summarizing the result of the investigation within three months after it is finished.
