**** HRP Media Release
Police continue to investigate the murder of Timothy John Kelly
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the murder of Timothy John Kelly and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.
On December 12, 2009 at approximately 10 p.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of an injured man lying on the sidewalk in front of a residence on Abbott Drive in Halifax. Responding officers located Timothy Kelly, 44, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital and was pronounced deceased a short time later.
The investigation revealed that Timothy had contact with family and friends earlier the same evening.
Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Timothy’s murder. They are asking anyone with information, who has not already spoken with police, to come forward with what they know; what may seem like an insignificant detail could be the key to progressing the investigation into Timothy’s murder.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or texting a tip using the P3 Tips App.
Timothy’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.
