Police investigate suspicious death of 28-year-old man in Halifax area

Police are investigating thesuspicious death of a 28-year-old man in the Halifax area.

Around 10:50 p.m. AT Thursday, Halifax RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 100 block of Lake Loon Roadin Lake Loon,which is about 13 kilometres east of downtown Halifax.

A man's body was found inside the car, said police.

Investigators have since determinedthe death is suspicious, and do not believe it was a random act.

RCMPspokesperson Cpl. Lisa Croteau saidthere had been no arrests as of Friday afternoon.

When asked about any connections to the two recent homicidesin Dartmouth, includingVincent Bealsand8-year-old Lee'Marion Cain, Croteau said "there has been no determination at this point."

"This is an ongoing investigation and [investigators] will take in consideration all the other incidents that have happened in the area," Croteau said.

Police blocked off part of Lake Loon Road for some time, but had cleared the area by mid-morning Friday.

Anyone who has information about this incidentorsaw something suspicious in the area Thursday nightis asked to call Halifax RCMP at (902) 420-5020.

Anonymous tips can besent to Crime Stoppers online,at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477),or through the P3 Tips App.