**** HRP Media Release
Man dies in police custody
A man has died in police custody, following a call for service in Fairview last night.
On February 22, at approximately 7:45 p.m., officers responded to a residence on Vimy Avenue where they found a 25-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis.
The man became aggressive with police and a taser was deployed. The man was then handcuffed, and Emergency Health Services (EHS) was called.
While in police custody, the man’s health began showing signs of deterioration. Police began life-saving efforts that EHS and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency then continued upon their arrival. At the conclusion of those efforts, EHS pronounced the man deceased. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service will be conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
Police extend sincere condolences to the man’s family and loved ones.
The incident has been referred to the Serious Incident Response Team. All inquiries in relation to this incident should be directed to SiRT.
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**** SiRT Release
Serious Incident Repose Team Investigating Death in Nova Scotia
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The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) is investigating a matter involving the death of a male that occurred during an interaction with members of Halifax Regional Police (HRP).
Preliminary information suggests the following:
- On the night of February 22, 2025, HRP officers were called to a home in Fairview.
- When police arrived, they entered the residence and located a male who appeared to be in distress.
- A struggle ensued between police and the male and a taser was deployed.
- The male’s health began to deteriorate.
- Help was provided by first responders, however, the male was pronounced deceased.
Due to the death of the male, SiRT has assumed responsibility for this investigation.
SiRT is responsible for investigating all matters that involve death, serious injury, sexual assault and intimate partner violence or other matters of public interest to be investigated that may have arisen from the actions of any police officer in Nova Scotia or New Brunswick. Investigations are under the direction and control of an independent civilian director, who has the sole authority to determine if charges should be laid at the conclusion of an investigation.
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