The New Brunswick RCMP's Major Crime Unit is investigating the death of a man in Campbellton, N.B., as a homicide.
On November 16, 2022, the New Brunswick RCMP Northeast Community Crime Reduction Unit (CCRU) began an investigation into an aggravated assault at a medical facility in Campbellton. The victim, a 49-year-old man from Eel River Crossing, N.B., suffered what were believed to be serious, life-threatening injuries.
On December 23, the victim died in hospital as a result of his injuries. He was later identified as Ronald 'Ron' Savoy. Police are investigating the man's death as a homicide.
A 25-year-old man was arrested on November 29 in connection with the aggravated assault. He will be appearing in Campbellton Provincial Court at a later date.
The investigation is ongoing.