Death of man shot in west-end Halifax ruled homicide

Halifax Regional Police have determinedthe death of a 31-year-old man who suffered a gunshot wound in the city's west end last month to be a homicide.

Halifax police were called to a report of a shooting around 11:30 p.m. on Jan. 26 at Connaught and Chisholm avenues. Police found Anthony Charles Johnsonat that location.

Johnsonwas taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries that night and he died in hospital on Thursday.

The shooting is still under investigation and police are turning to the public for help.

Anyone with information can either contact Halifax Regional Police directly at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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