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CBC
2 days ago
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- CBC
Halifax Regional Police identify victim of Thursday shooting
Halifax Regional Police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting on Thursday in Dartmouth, N.S. In a news release Saturday, police say Tyson Shandell Cain, 52, died at the scene. Police responded to a report of gunshots in the area of Highfield Park Drive and True North Crescent around noon AT. They found a man in a vehicle with gunshot wounds. Police performed CPR on Cain, but he did not survive. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service has confirmed the death is a homicide, according to the release. Police say the investigation continues, but they don't believe the shooting was random. They ask anyone who may have video from the area throughout the morning, or information about the incident, to call 902-490-5020.
Global News
3 days ago
- Global News
‘We heard four rapid shots': Dartmouth neighbours react to city's latest homicide
Neighbours along True North Crescent in Dartmouth are still reeling from the shooting Thursday that claimed the life of a man. Although residents of the area believe it was targeted and don't feel in personal danger, they say violence is coming too close to home. 'My grandson and I were watching construction across the street and we heard four rapid shots, like bang, bang, bang, bang. And my grandson said, 'That's gunshots,'' said Sonja Vanderwal-Provo. 'It's sad because I mean he had a girlfriend and children. These stupid children are going around shooting each other or stabbing each other and I don't know how to stop that. I wish I could.' Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Halifax Regional Police are asking the public for tips one day after the brazen midday shooting, which is being investigated as a homicide. Story continues below advertisement Police say the motivating factor behind the killing hasn't been determined. 'Police were only on scene well after the fact. So we're really hoping that the general public will come forward and assist us with that sort of thing — any suspects and vehicles that may have been involved,' said Const. Paul DesRocher. Police say there are no suspects and no arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, residents are concerned about safety in the neighbourhood. 'It happened at 12 around lunchtime, so that's when kids are going to the gas station to get like something to eat, you know? So they're totally roaming,' said Ronald Medley. For more on this story, watch the video above.
Global News
3 days ago
- Global News
Questions being raised about police response to Halifax university lockdown
One day after an armed robbery prompted a lockdown at Mount Saint Vincent University and a heavy police presence, questions are being raised about whether the response was appropriate. At around 1 p.m. Thursday, Halifax Regional Police, RCMP and EHS responded to second-hand reports of a robbery at the university cafe. Students were told to shelter in place while police arrived on the scene with tactical equipment and drones. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'It didn't seem like the type of thing I would imagine to happen at the Mount,' said student Erika Neufeld. Neufeld had a friend on campus at the time and was growing increasingly worried about her safety. 'She was just leaving so thankfully she wasn't caught up in any of it, but she said it was looking pretty scary and I was obviously concerned about what could be happening,' she said. Story continues below advertisement Halifax Regional Police defend the scale of response. 'It's always good and appropriate to be upfront, just in case, right? Always good. Safety first. Remember, safety always first, we can always draw back and that's exactly what happened yesterday,' said Const. Paul DesRochers. 'Any time that the police received information on any incident that could involve weapons, we're not sure, we would conduct the appropriate response in relation to such an incident.' For more on this story, watch the video above.
CTV News
3 days ago
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- CTV News
Halifax police warn seniors of increased scams using AI
A courier who allegedly picked up money from the victim of a recent scam in Halifax is pictured. Halifax Regional Police are responding to increased scams targeting seniors and warning about the methods criminals use to build trust with victims. Five seniors have reported being scammed in the last week, said a Friday news release. Police said scammers are impersonating loved ones when they contact their targets and claiming they have been arrested. A second person, claiming to be a legal representative tells the victim they need to pay to have their loved one released from custody. Criminals are using artificial intelligence to clone a loved one's voice in recent incidents, said the release. Police said court officials in Canada do not collect bail money from residences and anyone receiving a call like this should hang up the phone without providing personal information. courier and vehicle A courier who allegedly picked up money from the victim of a recent scam in Halifax is pictured beside their vehicle. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CTV News
4 days ago
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- CTV News
Mount Saint Vincent University locked down as police investigate weapons complaint
Mount Saint Vincent University is locked down as Halifax Regional Police investigate a weapons complaint in the area Thursday afternoon. Police are asking the public to avoid the area as they continue their investigation. They say the incident is not believed to be connected to the fatal shooting in Dartmouth earlier on Thursday. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. More to come… MSVU lockdown Halifax police investigate a weapons complaint at Mount Saint Vincent University. (Source: Paul DeWitt/CTV News Atlantic) For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
