2nd-degree murder charge laid in Hammonds Plains homicide

Nova Scotia RCMP have charged Stephen Beckett, 45, of Hammonds Plains, N.S., with second-degree murder in the death of Tracey MacKenzie.

Officers were called to a home on Glen Arbour Way around 2:40 p.m. Thursday where they found MacKenzie's body.

They arrested Beckett at the scene. He was taken into custody without incident, according to a press release.

Chris Hansen, spokesperson for the Public Prosecution Service, called the case a domestic homicide.

The RCMP investigation into the incident is continuing.

Police are asking for the public's help to get more information on the case. Halifax District RCMP can be contacted directly at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be shared with Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).