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Halifax Police ask for help solving two-year-old murder

Police believe there are still people who have information that could help solve the homicide case of Nelson Tyrelle Beals (RCMP/Contributed)

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted Jun 13, 2024 04:57:44 AM.

Last Updated Jun 13, 2024 11:48:50 AM.

Halifax Regional Police continue to investigate the murder of a 34-year-old man in Dartmouth.

June 11 marked the second anniversary of the homicide of Nelson Tyrelle Beals who, on that date in 2022 was shot and found dead at a residence on Viscaya Place just after 2 a.m.

The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy and ruled the manner of death to be a homicide.

Police continue to investigate the death more than two years later and believe there are still people who have information that could help solve the case.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about Nelson’s murder to contact police at 902-490-5020.

Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or using the P3 Tips App.

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