RCMP charges two with attempted murder following assault in Paq’tnkek First Nation

July 24, 2026 - Paq’tnkek First Nation, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP

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Antigonish County District RCMP has charged a man and a woman with attempted murder in connection with an assault that occurred in Paq’tnkek First Nation.

On July 23, at approximately 4 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of an altercation on Petow Loop Ext. Upon arrival at the scene, investigators learned that a 38-year-old woman, armed with a knife, approached a 50-year-old woman who was walking along the roadway. A physical altercation ensued, during which the 50-year-old woman gained control of the knife and stabbed the 38-year-old woman. A 40-year-old woman then struck the 50-year-old woman with a blunt object. Shortly afterward, a man is believed to have discharged a firearm, striking the 50-year-old woman.

Both the 38-year-old woman and the 50-year-old woman were transported to hospital by EHS with non-life-threatening injuries.

Evelyn Patricia Paul, 38, of Paq’tnkek First Nation, has been charged with:

• Attempted Murder without Firearm
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Failure to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)

Dean Thomas Earl Ross, 38, of Paq’tnkek First Nation, has been charged with:

• Attempted Murder with Firearm
• Pointing a Firearm
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Weapons Possession Contrary to Order and Failure to Surrender Authorization

Sarah Emily Paul, 40, of Paq’tnkek First Nation, has been charged with Assault with a Weapon. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information about the incident, or video surveillance that may assist investigators, is asked to call Antigonish County District RCMP at 902-863-6500. To remain anonymous, contact 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 #: 2026-1051497

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