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RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a request to check on the well-being of two people at a home on Rockcliffe Dr. in Enfield on October 18 at approximately 10:45 a.m.

Responding officers found the remains of two adults deceased in the residence. 

Working with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service, investigators have determined that Brenda Tatlock-Burke, 59, died as a result of homicide and the death of her husband Mike Burke, 61, was due to self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The investigation shows that the man, who was a retired RCMP member, was responsible for the woman’s death and that this is an incident of intimate partner violence.

RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division will not be releasing any further details.