Suspicious death ruled a homicide, victim identified

Halifax Regional Police have ruled the suspicious death of an individual that occurred this weekend in Purcells Cove as a homicide.

Officers were called to a home on Oceanview Drive, just off Purcells Cove Road, shortly before 8 a.m., on Saturday.

Once on scene, police located one person deceased inside the home.

Sunday afternoon, police confirmed the victim was 32-year-old Kristin Elizabeth Johnston and that she was the victim of homicide.

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Investigators have not said how Johnston was killed, if a weapon was located or how long she was dead before officers arrived on scene.

“At this point, we’re not releasing any details,” said Theresa Rath, Spokesperson, Halifax Regional Police.

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One man was arrested at the home, however, he required immediate medical attention and was transported to hospital by EHS.

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Officers released him from their custody Saturday afternoon, pending treatment of his injuries, which are described as significant but non-life-threatening.

“At this point, we’re not looking for anyone else,” said Rath. “The one person in hospital, he does remain a person of interest and there is no other public safety concerns at this point.”

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No charges have been laid yet in connection with the homicide.