The Province is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for the shooting last year at the Africville National Historic Site during the annual reunion

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Shooting in Africville Added to Rewards Program
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The Province is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for the shooting last year at the Africville National Historic Site during the annual reunion.

This is the first time the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program is being used in relation to a major crime that is not a homicide or suspicious missing person case.

“Gun violence in our communities is unacceptable. Everyone who came together to celebrate the rich culture and resilience of Africville that weekend had the right to feel safe,” said Becky Druhan, Attorney General and Minister of Justice. “This mass shooting event had and continues to have a serious and heartbreaking impact on the community, victims and their families. It also affected us as a province. I ask anyone who knows something to please come forward. You can help make our province safer and bring justice for the victims.”

On the evening of July 27, 2024, hundreds of people were gathered to celebrate at the 41^st annual Africville reunion when gunshots were fired, injuring five young people.

Anyone with information should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090. People who come forward with information must provide their name and contact information and may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded.

People who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers of Nova Scotia at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Quotes:
“The Africville reunion was meant to be a place where people could come together and celebrate their history, culture and community. For a select few to bring violence into that event, causing serious injury and trauma to those in attendance, is unacceptable. I thank the Department of Justice for recognizing the importance of solving this case and adding it to the rewards program.”
— Don MacLean, Chief, Halifax Regional Police

Quick Facts:
– the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program is an additional tool to help police gather information on unsolved crimes
– the reward amount will be based on the investigative value of the information provided
– including this case, there are now 119 active cases in the program
– employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward