Man charged with second-degree murder in Halifax homicide

A man has been charged with second-degree murder following a homicide in Halifax’s north end on Wednesday.

Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of an injured man in the 2400 block of Gottingen Street around 11:10 a.m. He was rushed to hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

On Thursday, police identified the victim as 59-year-old Troy Clayton of Halifax.

The following day, police said an arrest was made in connection with the homicide.

Aaron James Johnson, 40, has been charged with second-degree murder. Police said he is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

“Investigators do not believe the incident was random. As the matter remains under investigation, no further details will be shared at this time,” said police in a news release Saturday.

Anyone with information or video from the area is asked to call the police at 902-490-5020.

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