Barricaded man found dead in Porters Lake home [Video]

A man who barricaded himself inside a home in the Porters Lake, N.S., area Thursday morning has died.

The RCMP released an update on X at 12:30 p.m., stating the man was found dead inside the home.

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“The RCMP remains at the home continuing its investigation, with assistance of the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service,” said police. “Our thoughts are with the man’s family at this difficult time.”

Investigators have not said how the man died or released his identity.

Police responded to the home in the 1300 block of West Porters Lake Road Thursday morning after learning a man who was believed to be armed had barricaded himself inside.

Police said there was no one else inside the home and no immediate threat to the public, but they were asking neighbours to stay inside …