Advertisement

Halifax police seek information in Tyler Richards homicide as 1st anniversary approaches

An undated photo of former Halifax Rainmen player Tyler Richards.
An undated photo of former Halifax Rainmen player Tyler Richards. www.rainmenbasketball.ca

Halifax Regional Police are asking people who may have information regarding the homicide of Tyler Bradley Richards to come forward as the one year anniversary approaches.

READ MORE: Halifax police seek information on Tyler Richards, Naricho Clayton homicides

Last year, around 8 p.m. on April 17, 2016, police responded to a call at a home on Cook Avenue. When they arrived, they found the body of the 29-year-old former Halifax Rainmen basketball player dead inside. The medical examiner ruled it a homicide.

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Investigators say they believe that some people still have information they have not provided to the police yet that could help solve the murder.

According to a police press release, investigators “hope that the passage of time may encourage someone to do the right thing and come forward with what they know.”

Story continues below advertisement

The case is also part of Nova Scotia’s Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes program in which up to $150,000 could be awarded for information on the homicide.

Anyone with information is asked to call 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers, toll free at 1-800-222-8477.

Sponsored content

AdChoices