News release
Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit investigating suspicious death associated to electrocution in Cumberland County
October 16, 2026
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Oxford, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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The Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit (NEN MCU) is investigating a suspicious death in Cumberland County.
On August 2, Cumberland County District RCMP and other first responders attended a report of a man with injuries at a commercial property in the 3000-block of Hwy. 321 in Oxford. The man was transported to hospital with injuries associated to an electrocution that occurred on July 29. The electrocution was not a workplace incident.
On October 5, the man, a 51-year-old from Amherst, died in hospital as a result of the injuries sustained on July 29 associated to the electrocution.
Officers are working with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service to determine the manner of death. Criminality is believed to be a factor. However, investigators do not believe there is a risk to the public.
Investigators are aware that other people were with the man when the electrocution occurred and want to speak with those who were present. Officers are also asking anyone with dashcam footage or surveillance video from the Hwy. 321 area in Oxford between July 29 and August 2 to contact police.
Anyone with information that could support this investigation is asked to contact the Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit at 902-896-5060. To remain anonymous, call 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.
Our thoughts are with the man’s loved ones at this difficult time.
File #: 2026-1113178