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UPDATE: Death ruled a homicide.
Victim in June 29 incident now deceased, and death is deemed a homicide
The victim succumbed to his injuries on July 4. The Medical Examiner has conducted an autopsy and his death was ruled a homicide.
The victim has been identified as 47-year-old Terrance Thomas Dixon of Halifax. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
The Halifax Regional Police Integrated Major Crime Unit continues to investigate.
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On June 29 at approximately 10:20 p.m., Halifax Regional Police received a report of a weapons assault that had just occurred at the Esso Gas Station, located at 6020 Young Street, Halifax. An unknown man approached the a man in his vehicle, while parked outside this location. The unknown man then assaulted the victim with an edged weapon. The suspect fled in a vehicle, which was later located abandoned within close proximity of the assault. The victim sustained serious injuries and was transported by EHS to the QEII Health Sciences Centre for further treatment.
The suspect is described to police as a white man, wearing a grey hoodie, long blue jean shorts, blue baseball cap, white socks, black sneakers and black gloves. Further updates to follow, as preliminary investigation continues.
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call 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 by using the P3 Tips app.