Suspicious death ruled a homicide, police seek public assistance

**** RCMP Media Release

Suspicious death ruled a homicide, police seek public assistance

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The death that happened yesterday resulting from an incident in East Preston has been ruled a homicide and​ police are asking the public to come forward with any information.

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Just before midnight on December 15, Halifax Regional 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.

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Following an autopsy by the Medical Examiner, the death has been ruled a homicide and the victim has been identified as​ 45-year-old Jason Andrew Smith of East Preston.

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The scene has been released and the investigation is ongoing, led by Special Investigation Section of the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division.

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Our thoughts are with the victim’s family during this difficult time.

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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.

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