Halifax homicide victim was allegedly invading home before being stabbed: police

Halifax Regional Police have released the identity of a stabbing victim, who police allege was attempting to invade a home in the city.

Just before 7 p.m. on Dec. 30, police found a 26-year-old man suffering from stab wounds in the 3100-block of Robie Street.

Anthony Robert Herritt died at the scene, and his death has been ruled a homicide by police.

Police now allege two men were invading a home when they were confronted by an occupant of the residence.

“An altercation occurred resulting in the death of one of the men attempting to invade the home,” reads the release. “The other man fled the area but later turned himself in to police.”

Two men were arrested when police first arrived, and were later released from custody.

In a Monday media availability, Cst. John MacLeod said this was not a random incident.

“The investigation has shown that… at least one of the individuals involved in the break and enter portion, that were invading the home, had previously been to that residence,” he said.

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According to police, criminal charges are not being considered at this time in relation to the death.

“What our investigators need to do is look at the evidence before them, gather up all the information they have and then determine whether or not charges will be appropriate in this case,” MacLeod said. “At this time, our investigators are not considering charges.”

Charges were laid in relation to the home invasion, however.

Tyler Jayson Saulnier, 28, is facing four charges including possession of a weapon dangerous to public space, and breaking and entering.

He is set to appear in court on Jan. 3.

Meanwhile, police ask any witnesses of the incident who have not yet talked to police, to reach out.