Two men in custody after suspicious death in Eskasoni: RCMP

Two men have been taken into custody following a suspicious death on a reserve in Cape Breton, according to police.

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Nova Scotia RCMP say they were called to a residence on Mini Mall Drive in Eskasoni, N.S., just before midnight on Thursday.

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Police say a 33-year-old man was found unresponsive and suffering from life-threatening injuries.

CPR was performed but the man was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.

The two men were taken into custody at the scene. RCMP and their Northeast Major Crimes Unit is leading the investigation.

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Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Eskasoni RCMP or Crime Stoppers.