skip to main content

A fourth teenager charged in the murder of Ahmad Maher Al Marrach

halifax police — A Halifax Regional Police vehicle. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted May 2, 2024 09:51:25 AM.

Last Updated May 2, 2024 10:37:23 AM.

Halifax Regional Police have now charged a fourth person in connection to the brutal killing of a teenager last month.

HRP says investigators arrested the second youth who was previously arrested and released on April 22 in relation to the death of 16-year-old Ahmad Maher Al Marrach.

The 16-year-old youth is scheduled to appear in Halifax Youth Justice Court today to face one count of second-degree murder.

Previously, a 16-year-old suspect was also charged with second-degree murder as well as a pair of 14-year-olds, who appeared in youth court to face one count each of second-degree murder on April 26.

Al Marrach was found badly injured in a parking garage at the Halifax Shopping Centre on April 22 and later died in hospital.

Submit a Correction

Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

New poll shows Houston’s PCs maintaining big lead over NDP and Liberals

New poll shows Houston’s PCs maintaining big lead over NDP and Liberals

According to new data released by MQO research this morning, Tim Houston's PC party continues to hold a significant lead in support. According to the new data, 51 percent of decided voters polled for...

9m ago

Safety board calls for changes two years after Nova Scotia fisherman's death at sea

Safety board calls for changes two years after Nova Scotia fisherman's death at sea

HALIFAX — An investigation into how the Canadian Coast Guard responded to a Nova Scotia vessel in distress two years ago raises questions about why one fisherman died after a towing operation went awry....

11h ago

Fuel prices rise across Nova Scotia

Fuel prices rise across Nova Scotia

In Nova Scotia, it will cost more to fill up your tank after the provincial fuels regulator raised the price for both gasoline and diesel on Friday morning. The Nova Scotia Utilities and Review Board...

2h ago

Halifax International Security Forum begins 16th year amid war, global uncertainty

Halifax International Security Forum begins 16th year amid war, global uncertainty

HALIFAX — The Halifax International Security Forum begins today amid a tense atmosphere of wars and uncertainty over the direction of the incoming administration of United States president-elect Donald...

1h ago

Top Stories

New poll shows Houston’s PCs maintaining big lead over NDP and Liberals

New poll shows Houston’s PCs maintaining big lead over NDP and Liberals

According to new data released by MQO research this morning, Tim Houston's PC party continues to hold a significant lead in support. According to the new data, 51 percent of decided voters polled for...

9m ago

Safety board calls for changes two years after Nova Scotia fisherman's death at sea

Safety board calls for changes two years after Nova Scotia fisherman's death at sea

HALIFAX — An investigation into how the Canadian Coast Guard responded to a Nova Scotia vessel in distress two years ago raises questions about why one fisherman died after a towing operation went awry....

11h ago

Fuel prices rise across Nova Scotia

Fuel prices rise across Nova Scotia

In Nova Scotia, it will cost more to fill up your tank after the provincial fuels regulator raised the price for both gasoline and diesel on Friday morning. The Nova Scotia Utilities and Review Board...

2h ago

Halifax International Security Forum begins 16th year amid war, global uncertainty

Halifax International Security Forum begins 16th year amid war, global uncertainty

HALIFAX — The Halifax International Security Forum begins today amid a tense atmosphere of wars and uncertainty over the direction of the incoming administration of United States president-elect Donald...

1h ago

Most Watched Today

Passport problems popping up during Canada Post strike

Passport problems popping up during Canada Post strike

Service Canada says they're prepared to help those in a pinch but some travellers are falling into cracks. David Zura explains.

10h ago

Federal Liberals announce holiday season tax break

Federal Liberals announce holiday season tax break

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government plans to temporarily lift the federal sales tax off a slew of items from Dec. 14, 2024, to Feb. 15, 2025 and send cheques to millions of Canadians this spring.

13h ago

Families of Paul Bernardo’s victims being denied in-person access to parole hearing

Families of Paul Bernardo’s victims being denied in-person access to parole hearing

Notorious killer Paul Bernardo is scheduled for a parole hearing next week and family of the teenage girls he murdered have been denied in-person access. Shauna Hunt with an unprecedented move that's sparking outrage.

Post strike: will it end before holiday season?

Post strike: will it end before holiday season?

Will the Canada Post strike be resolved in time for the holidays? One labour lawyer says he's not counting on it. But the Labour Minister says he's still counting on mediation to help find a deal.

Russia pummels Ukraine's energy infrastructure in the largest attack in months

Russia pummels Ukraine's energy infrastructure in the largest attack in months

Russia has launched it's largest air strike on Ukraine in more than three months, targeting energy infrastructure across the country. Karling Donoghue takes a look at how officials are responding as the country enters the winter season.