Halifax Regional Police continue to investigate murder of Lee’Marion Shancez Cain

Eight-year-old Lee’Marion Shancez Cain, who was killed during a shooting on Dec. 21, 2021, is pictured (Source: Halifax Regional Municipality)

Sunday marks the fourth anniversary of the murder of eight-year-old Lee’Marion Shancez Cain. Halifax Regional Police continue to investigate the case, said a Friday news release.

Police say officers responded to a shooting involving two vehicles near the intersection of Windmill Road and Wadell Avenue on Dec. 21, 2021 at approximately 4 p.m.

Shots fired from one vehicle at another hit Lee’Marion and a 26-year-old man. Both were transported to hospital where Lee’Marion died of his injuries. The man was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Video evidence shows at least two suspects were involved in the homicide, said the release. Police describe the suspects as Black men in 20s or 30s. They were driving a burgundy Chevrolet Traverse with tinted windows, said police.

Investigators said they know people have information that could help solve the homicide. They said even a small piece of information could advance the investigation. They are asking anyone with information to contact police at 902-490-5020.

Lee’Marion’s homicide is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program offering rewards of up to $150,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for unsolved crimes. People with information must contact the rewards program at 1-888-710-9090, provide the name and contact information and could be called on to testify in court. The amount of rewards is based on the value of the information provided.

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