UPDATE: Halifax District RCMP Major Crime Unit looking for dashcam video in homicide investigation
September 2, 2022, East Preston, Nova Scotia…The Halifax District RCMP Major Crime Unit is looking for dashcam video in relation to a homicide investigation in East Preston.
On August 30, 2022, at approximately 6:45 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Hwy. 7 in East Preston. RCMP officers discovered the body of a deceased man in the vehicle. The RCMP is investigating the death as a homicide.
Anyone with dashcam footage from that morning, or with information on this incident, is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP Major Crime 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 # 22-107140
August 31, 2022, East Preston, Nova Scotia…The Halifax District RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating a homicide in East Preston.
On August 30, 2022, at approximately 6:45 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Hwy. 7 in East Preston. RCMP officers discovered the body of a deceased man in the vehicle. The RCMP is investigating the death as a homicide.
At this time, we believe the incident was targeted in nature and there is no risk to the public.
The investigation is being led by the Halifax District RCMP Major Crime Unit and is being assisted by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office, RCMP Forensic Identification Services, RCMP Police Dog Services and Halifax District RCMP.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the victim or 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 # 22-107140