A man from Cape Breton has been charged with second-degree murder following a suspicious death that occurred over a recent weekend. The Cape Breton Regional Police arrested 40-year-old Sluaghan MacDonald in connection with the incident. The event involved a woman who was found in medical distress at a residence in Hillsideoulard, N.S., and was transported to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, where she later died. The police stated the investigation is ongoing and they continue to treat the case with public safety consideration in mind.
The arrest was made early Sunday following police responding to the emergency call around 1:15 a.m. Sluaghan MacDonald was detained at the scene. Police have not released additional details at this time, noting that more information and possibly further charges or arrests may follow as the investigation continues.
In related Cape Breton cases, there have been other significant homicide-related arrests. For example, Ryan Joseph Pike was charged with second-degree murder in November 2024 related to the death of Justin MacDonald, who had been missing since July 2024. Another individual, Mitchell George McPhee, was charged with manslaughter and other offenses regarding the same case, showing ongoing enforcement activity by Cape Breton Regional Police concerning violent crimes in the region.
"The investigation is ongoing and continues to be treated as an incident with further risks to public safety," stated the Cape Breton Regional Police regarding the recent case involving Sluaghan MacDonald.
A Cape Breton man has been officially charged with second-degree murder following a woman's suspicious death, with the investigation active and further developments expected.
This case highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts in Cape Breton addressing violent crimes and ensuring community safety through thorough investigations.