The 2024 Nova Scotia Homicide Victim List is available here

Kings District RCMP responded to multiple reports of shots fired in the Pleasant St. area in Kingston on March 6, 2023, at approximately 10:15 p.m.

RCMP arrived to find a 30-year-old man laying in a driveway on Pleasant St. He had suffered gunshot wounds and was transported to hospital by ambulance with life-threatening injuries.

Four people were arrested later in the evening; however, all were later released without charge, pending further investigation.

On September 30, 2024, the victim passed away in hospital and on October 1, the Nova Scotia Medical Examiners Office ruled the death a homicide.

“Over the last 20 months, the investigation was led by the Kings District RCMP General Investigation Section. Numerous search warrants were executed, evidence has been seized and witnesses have been interviewed. Persons of interest have been identified and investigators believe that the victim was targeted.”

Cpl. Carlie McCann

The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is being supported by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office, RCMP Forensic Identification Services, RCMP Digital Forensic Services and the Kings District RCMP General Investigation Section. Anyone with information is asked to call 902-365-3120.