Police continue to investigate the murder of Jason Smith

December 16, 2021, East Preston, Nova Scotia … Today marks two years since the murder of 45-year-old Jason Smith of East Preston.

Just before midnight on December 15, 2019, police were called to Dartmouth General Hospital because a 45-year-old man had been brought in with suspicious, life-threatening injuries. The man later succumbed to his injuries.

The investigation determined that Jason Smith was a victim of a shooting that took place at a home on Brooks Drive in East Preston. The investigation is ongoing, led by Special Investigation Section of the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

File # 19-176536.