Police ask for help in Rickey Walker homicide case

Halifax policeare asking for the public's help in theirinvestigation of the homicide of RickeyWalker.

On Sept. 1, the 48-year-old man called police to report that he had been shot. Officers foundWalker behind John MacNeil Elementary School on Leaman Drive in Dartmouth.

The victim was transported to hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner ruled his death a homicide.

Police say their investigation shows Walker was seenAug.31 at approximately11 a.m. in the area of Portland Street near Prince Street in Dartmouth.The last reported sighting was at11 p.m.as hewas getting off a Halifax Transit bus in the 0-100 block of Highfield Park Drive.

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Walker isdescribed as a white man, 6'1'', larger build, short grey hair and a grey beard and hazel eyes. He waswearing a black-hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and possibly carrying a blackclothgrocery bag.

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Investigators are interested in speaking to anyone who may have seen Walker between 11 a.m. and11 p.m.on Aug.31, as well asanyone elsewith information about this incident.

Please contact police at902-490-5020 or anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-8477 orsubmitting a secure web tip online.