Police arrest two suspects in homicide investigation

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Investigators with the HRP/RCMP Integrated Major Crime Unit made two arrests last night in connection with the homicide of 65-year-old David William Rose.

On March 9 at 10:55 p.m. officers responded to the 5200 block of South Street in Halifax after Mr. Rose was found deceased inside his residence. An autopsy was conducted on March 10 by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service and his death was ruled a homicide.

Last night, investigators arrested two suspects in connection with this homicide. A 51-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman, both of Halifax, are in custody and being interviewed at Police Headquarters.

Investigators are continuing to ask anyone with information about this incident to contact police at 490-5016. 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 texting a tip - Tip 202 + your message to 274637.