Today marks the first anniversary of the homicide of Cortrell James Sinclair Thomas.
On Monday, March 31, 2025 at approximately 9:00 p.m., police responded to a report of gunshots on Ancona Place in Dartmouth. Officers arrived on scene and located a man who had been shot outside of a residence. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy on the victim and confirmed the manner of death to be a homicide.
The Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.
Investigators do not believe that this was a random incident and believe there are people who have information that could help solve Cortrell’s homicide. Anyone with information is asked to come forward; even the smallest piece of information could be the key to progressing the investigation into Cortell’s homicide. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020.
Cortrell’s case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program which offers cash rewards of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for specified major unsolved crimes. Callers must contact the Rewards Program at 1-888-710-9090, must provide their name and contact information, and may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded. The amount of the award will be based on the investigative value of the information provided.
Case # 25-44117