ND EP: 6 - Thirteen Hours of Terror: Nova Scotia Mass Shooting

On April 18–19, 2020, the quiet community of Portapique, Nova Scotia, became the epicenter of a thirteen-hour rampage that claimed 22 lives across multiple towns.Disguised as a police officer and driving a replica RCMP cruiser, Gabriel Wortman used deception and violence to evade capture, leaving a devastating trail of destruction through rural Nova Scotia.In this episode, we break down the confirmed facts — the victims, the timeline, the police response, and the aftermath — drawing on official reports and verified news sources. We also examine public criticism of the RCMP’s handling of the crisis, the federal response, and the memorials honoring those lost.Northern Dark: True Canadian Crime exists to bring light to unsolved cases and events that have left a deep mark on Canadian communities.Social Media Follow us on X: @NorthernDarkTCCSupport the show: buymeacoffee.com/NorthernDarkSources Used:Wikipedia – 2020 Nova Scotia attacks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Nova_Scotia_attacksCBC News – RCMP release new details and timeline of Nova Scotia gunman’s rampage https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/rcmp-new-details-timeline-nova-scotia-manhunt-1.5541561The Signal – Demolition of downtown Dartmouth building welcomed as part of healing process https://signalhfx.ca/demolition-of-downtown-dartmouth-building-welcomed-as-part-of-healing-process/Global News – Court docs reveal more about Nova Scotia gunman’s mindset https://globalnews.ca/news/7348914/nova-scotia-shooting-gunman-mindset-court-docs/Global News – Growing criticism over how RCMP warned public about killer https://globalnews.ca/video/6850607/growing-criticism-over-how-nova-scotia-rcmp-warned-public-about-killerThe Guardian – Friends and family pay tribute to Nova Scotia victims https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/20/nova-scotia-shooting-friends-family-pay-tribute-victimsCBC News – Permanent memorial to Nova Scotia mass killing victims in Portapique https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/permanent-memorial-to-ns-mass-killing-victims-portapique-1.5581032CTV News – Proposed class action lawsuit filed against NS mass shooter’s estate https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/article/proposed-class-action-lawsuit-filed-against-ns-mass-shooters-estate-on-behalf-of-families/