Suspicious N.B. fire declared a homicide, victim identified as Ontario man

(Source: RCMP)

The RCMP is investigating a suspicious fire in western New Brunswick earlier this month as a homicide.

Emergency crews responded to the fire at a home on Route 560 in Deerville around 5 a.m. on Oct. 1.

Officers found a body in the residence after the fire was extinguished.

The RCMP’s Major Crime Unit took over the investigation and was treating both the person’s death and the fire as suspicious.

In an update Wednesday, police said the fire is now being investigated as a homicide.

Police also identified the victim as 44-year-old Ross Schoenfeld from Brampton, Ont.

The RCMP is asking anyone who witnessed the incident, or has information, to call them at1-888-506-RCMP (7267) or email [e-mail]

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