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Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in death of Eskasoni, N.S., man, 36

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Global News

ESKASONI, N.S. – RCMP say a 36-year-old Eskasoni, N.S., man is facing a second-degree murder charge after a man died following an altercation in the community.

Police say Albert Michael Bernard – who was arrested and charged at around 8:30 p.m. Saturday – is to appear in court on Monday.

Police say a man had fled after a physical altercation on Spencer’s Lane on Saturday afternoon.

Investigators say another 36-year-old Eskasoni man, who police say was known to Bernard died from his injuries on the way to hospital.

Police are continuing the investigation.

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