Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. N.S. manslaughter charges
2. Halifax news update
A man is facing a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of a man in Dartmouth, N.S., two months ago. Halifax Regional Police responded to a disturbance in an apartment building on Pinecrest Drive just after 7 a.m. on March 25. Police found a man inside who had died, and a man who knew the victim was arrested at the scene but was released later that day without being charged. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy and ruled the victim’s death a homicide. The victim was identified as 56-year-old Ronald Edward Howell. 47-year-old Michael Anders McKinney was arrested and is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth provincial court.
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1. Man arrested for manslaughter
2. Suspect charged with manslaughter
Man Charged with Manslaughter in Connection to Dartmouth Death
A man is currently facing a manslaughter charge in connection with the tragic death of another man in Dartmouth, N.S., which occurred two months ago. The incident took place in an apartment building located on Pinecrest Drive, where Halifax Regional Police responded to a disturbance just after 7 a.m. on March 25.
Police Response and Arrest
Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered the lifeless body of the victim inside the apartment. A man who was known to the victim was promptly arrested on suspicion of involvement in the incident. The 47-year-old suspect was taken into custody, but was later released that same day without facing any charges.
Autopsy Results and Investigation
Following the discovery of the victim’s body, the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy and determined that the cause of death was a homicide. Subsequently, on March 26, investigators announced that they did not believe the incident to be random and were not seeking any additional suspects in connection to the case.
Victim Identification and Suspect Arrest
Authorities have since identified the deceased as 56-year-old Ronald Edward Howell. On a recent Wednesday morning, a 47-year-old man named Michael Anders McKinney was apprehended by authorities in Dartmouth. McKinney is set to make an appearance in Dartmouth provincial court on the same day.
This tragic incident has left the community in shock and disbelief, as they grapple with the loss of a beloved member. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Ronald Edward Howell is ongoing, with authorities working diligently to ensure that justice is served.
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