Halifax police continue to investigate Dartmouth murder
Halifax police continue to investigate the homicide of Nelson Tyrelle Beals, who was killed in Dartmouth, N.S., two years ago.
Officers responded to a report of shots fired on Viscaya Place on June 11, 2022, around 2:10 a.m., according to a news release from the Halifax Regional Police.
Police say they located Beals, 34, at a residence. He had been shot and was deceased.
The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy and ruled the manner of death to be a homicide, says the release.
Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Nelson’s murder and ask they contact police at 902-490-5020 or Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-8477.
For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.
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