RCMP release:

The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is asking for the public’s assistance in relation to a homicide investigation in North Preston.

On May 8, at approximately 11:48 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment received a report that a man had been shot near the 1100 block of Downey Rd. Upon arrival at the scene, officers located a 36-year-old with gunshot wounds.

Tyrell Beals, of Westphal, was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

“Mr. Beals’ homicide remains unsolved and we need information from the public to advance the investigation,” says Cpl. Ryan McCarron of CID. “If you were in the area of Downey Rd. on May 8, or have any details about the events leading up to or after the shooting, please reach out to us; your voice could help bring closure to his grieving family.”

The ongoing investigation is led by Homicide Investigations in the Special Enforcement Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division with assistance from the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service, RCMP Forensic Identification Services, and RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment.

Anyone with information regarding this homicide is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020.

Our thoughts continue to be with Mr. Beals’ loved ones during this difficult time.