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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Halifax mall murder case
2. Teen murder suspects Halifax
Two 14-year-olds have been charged with second-degree murder in the killing of 16-year-old Ahmad Maher Al Marrach outside the Halifax Shopping Centre. The accused were arrested in Sackville, with charges now laid. The incident occurred on Monday evening when officers responded to reports of an injured person in the shopping centre parking lot. The victim, Al Marrach, later died in the hospital. The suspects, initially released without charges, were later arrested. The investigation is ongoing, with Halifax Regional Police stating that the incident is not believed to be random. The community mourned Al Marrach, a Syrian refugee, with a GoFundMe set up to support his family.
1. Halifax mall murder case
2. Teen homicide Halifax
Two 14-Year-Olds Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Halifax
Halifax police have charged two 14-year-olds with second-degree murder in connection to the tragic killing of 16-year-old Ahmad Maher Al Marrach outside the Halifax Shopping Centre. The incident, which occurred on Monday, has shocked the local community and left many residents concerned about safety in the area.
According to police reports, the accused individuals were arrested in Sackville, and have now been formally charged with second-degree murder. They are set to appear in Halifax Youth Justice Court to face the charges.
Details of the Incident
The events unfolded on Monday evening when officers responded to a report of an injured person in the Halifax Shopping Centre parking lot around 5:05 p.m. The male youth, later identified as Al Marrach, was rushed to the hospital but tragically succumbed to his injuries.
Initially, two suspects, both aged 16, were arrested on a Halifax Transit bus in the North Street area. However, they were released without charges the following day as the evidence at the time was deemed insufficient to support charges.
Ongoing Investigation
In an interview with Global News, Halifax Regional Police spokesperson Const. John Macleod confirmed that the investigation into the homicide is still ongoing. While the two 14-year-olds have been charged, investigators have not ruled out the possibility of additional charges as more details emerge.
MacLeod assured the community that the incident was not random and that the individuals responsible have been apprehended. He emphasized that there is no perceived risk to the wider community as a result of the homicide.
Community Response
The tragic loss of Al Marrach has deeply impacted the Halifax community, particularly the city’s Muslim population. Hundreds gathered at a Halifax-area mosque to mourn the young victim and show support for his family during a service at the Kearney Lake Mosque.
Imam Hamzah Mangera, speaking after the service, described the incident as a “tragic incident” and highlighted the outpouring of support from the community. Al Marrach and his family were Syrian refugees who had come to Canada in search of a better life.
Support for the Family
A GoFundMe campaign set up for Al Marrach’s family had raised over $35,000 as of Wednesday. The family, consisting of seven children, had fled the war in Syria to start afresh in Canada. Ahmad, a student at Citadel High School in Halifax, was described as being on a positive path of change before his untimely death.
The Halifax community continues to mourn the loss of a promising young life as the investigation into the tragic incident unfolds.
