Suspicious death ruled homicide, victim identified (update)

Police were called to Lahey Road in Dartmouth at around 11:20 p.m. Saturday

CITYnews halifax \ Meghan Groff

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A suspicious death over the weekend in Dartmouth has been ruled a homicide.

Halifax Regional Police  were called to Lahey Road, near Albro Lake Road, at around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, where they found a man with gunshot wounds outside a residence.

The 36-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have identified the victim as Nathaniel Maurice Brown and say they do not believe this was a random act.

“Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time,” said HRP in a news release.

Anyone with information or video from the area who hasn’t already talked to police is asked to call 902-490-5020.