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Cole Harbour deaths an 'incident of intimate partner violence,' RCMP say

Halifax District RCMP say two sudden deaths they began investigating on Monday in Cole Harbour are the result of an incident of intimate partner violence.

Police say 2 deaths reported on Poplar Drive on Monday are now considered suspicious

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Halifax District RCMP say two sudden deaths that were reported in Cole Harbour on Monday are now considered suspicious. (Dave Laughlin/CBC)

Halifax District RCMP say two sudden deaths they began investigating on Monday in Cole Harbour are the result ofan incident of intimate partner violence.

Police were called to a home on Poplar Drive at 9 a.m. on Monday to respond to the deaths, which RCMPnow considersuspicious.

Inside the home, officers found the remains of a 72-year-old man and a 71-year-old woman who were both from Cole Harbour, said an RCMPnews release.

RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Guillaume Tremblaytold CBC News on Tuesdaythe woman's death was the result of a homicide and "the man who has died of self-inflicted wounds is responsible for the woman's death."

The deaths in Cole Harbour mark the third case of fatal intimate partner violence in Nova Scotia in recent weeks.

This week, police announced the deaths of a 49-year-old woman and a 58-year-old man in Yarmouthwerea result of intimate partner violence. Police said the man, who died as a result of self-inflicted wounds, was responsible for the woman's death. Last month, in a separate case, RCMP said a man in Enfieldkilled his wife before taking his own life.

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Halifax District RCMP say officers found the remains of a 72-year-old man and a 71-year-old woman inside a home on Poplar Drive in Cole Harbour. (Dave Laughlin/CBC)

"It's certainly concerning to see so many incidents of this serious nature close together like that over the span of two weeks," Tremblay said.

He said police are still actively investigating all three incidents. He said there's no information indicating previous intimate partner violence incidents at the Cole Harbouraddress.

"Intimate partner violence affects anyone and everyone from all ages and what's important to remember is that we want the public to report incidents to police, even if it's not you yourself who is the victim," he said.

"If you know someone that is the victim of intimate partner violence, please contact police or other Nova Scotia Health services or resources, victim servicesthat are out there."

In September, Nova Scotia adopted a bill declaringdomestic violence an epidemic in the province.The bill was tied to a recommendation from thecommission of inquiry that investigated the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting.

For anyone affected by family or intimate partner violence, there is support available through crisis lines and local support services. If you're in immediate danger or fear for your safety or that of others around you, please call 911.
If you or someone you know is struggling, here's where to get help:

With files from Blair Rhodes

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