Halifax Regional Police say the victim of Tuesday’s shooting on a downtown Dartmouth street is 20-year-old Joseph Douglas Cameron of Dartmouth.
Police responded to reports of shots fired around 5:20 a.m. on Tuesday in the area of Spring Avenue and Mount Edward Road.
They found the body of a young man who had been shot, lying on the sidewalk when they arrived.
The Medical Examiner has ruled the death a homicide.
“Our investigators are following up on leads and now that we know who the victim is, it opens up avenues for us,” said HRP Const. Dianne Woodworth.
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Police say the investigation so far has lead them to believe the killing was not a random act.
So far no arrests have been made and police have no suspect description.
A GoFundMe page has been set up for those wishing to contribute to Cameron’s funeral expenses.
At the time of publishing, more than $300 had been donated. Their goal is to raise $4,500.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Halifax Regional police at 902-490-5020 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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