BREAKING: Nova Scotia RCMP now say they believe there to be 22 victims, including a 17-year-old in last weekend’s mass killing #Portapique #NovaScotia

This number does not include the suspect, who is also deceased #Portapique #NovaScotia

RCMP are currently at 16 locations in the communities of Portapique, Wentworth, Debert, Shubenacadie/Milford and Enfield to gather evidence and learn more about what occurred at each location #Portapique #NovaScotia

Here is what RCMP say they know so far about the incidents on April 18 and 19: On Saturday, April 18, RCMP responded to a possible shooting incident at a home in Portapique in Colchester County #Portapique #NovaScotia

When police arrived, they located several casualties inside and outside of a home. They did not, however, locate a suspect. Officers secured the area and began to search for the suspect #Portapique #NovaScotia

RCMP say residents of the immediate area were being evacuated by police while the search was ongoing. The initial search for a suspect led to multiple sites in the immediate area, including structures and vehicles that were on fire #Portapique #NovaScotia

The suspect was identified and RCMP say the search for him continued overnight and into the morning of Sunday, April 19 through multiple communities #Portapique #NovaScotia

The search ended on April 19 when the suspect was located by police at a service station in Enfield. He was shot by police and later died. This matter has been referred to SiRT #Portapique #NovaScotia

RCMP: “Our thoughts are with all of the victims’ families and we are particularly mindful of families who have not yet received confirmation that their loved ones were involved” #Portapique #NovaScotia

RCMP: “This is an unprecedented incident that has resulted in incredible loss and heartbreak for countless families and loved ones” #Portapique #NovaScotia

RCMP: “So many lives will be forever touched, including all who responded, community members, multiple RCMP units, including our Operational Communications Centre, municipal police services, firefighters, and EHS” #Portapique #NovaScotia

RCMP say Cst. Chad Morrison was injured and they have information that other members of the public have been injured as well #Portapique #NovaScotia

RCMP say Cst. Heidi Stevenson was a devoted mother to 13-year-old Connor, and 11-year-old Ava, a wife to Dean, and loving daughter. “She was incredibly proud to be a member of the RCMP” #Portapique #NovaScotia

RCMP say if you are concerned about a loved one, please contact your nearest police detachment. Police are working with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service to identify victims and connect with their families as quickly as possible #Portapique #NovaScotia

RCMP say they are not speculating on the motive of the suspect. The investigation is ongoing #Portapique #NovaScotia

RCMP say there were more than five structure fires and vehicle fires related to the events. Police have recovered remains from some of the locations of the fires #Portapique #NovaScotia

RCMP say there are several aspects of the investigation, including interviews, processing crime scenes, analytical work and searches the suspect’s properties #Portapique #NovaScotia

RCMP say the suspect was not an RCMP employee. He also did not have a criminal record #Portapique #NovaScotia