Police confirm victim of sudden death at Walmart was an employee

The Mumford Rd. Walmart is closed again on Monday following a sudden death at the store involving an employee (Chris Halef/CityNews)

Posted Oct 21, 2024 11:34:04 AM.

Last Updated Oct 21, 2024 12:13:27 PM.

Halifax Regional Police say a 19-year-old employee was the victim of a sudden death at a Halifax-area Walmart over the weekend.

Police responded to the store on Mumford Rd. just before midnight Saturday.

Few details have been released but police says investigators are working with the medical examiner’s office to determine the woman’s cause of death.

Regional police says the investigation is ongoing and no other details will be provided right now.

The Mumford Rd. Walmart remained closed on Monday.

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