Police identify 37-year-old woman killed in Halifax stabbing

Halifax Regional Police have identified the woman killed in a stabbing that occurred overnight on Tuesday.

The victim has been identified as 37-year-old Chauntel Lizette MacIntyre.

“Our thoughts are with Chauntel’s family and loved ones during this difficult time,” said police in a release Wednesday.

Police have ruled her death a homicide.

The stabbing happened just before 1 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Sylvia Avenue and Herring Cove Road.

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The victim was taken to the hospital where she later died from her injuries.

On Tuesday, investigators said they did not believe this to be a random incident and the investigation was in its early stages.

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