Halifax homicide: Neighbours in shock after woman found dead in apartment – Halifax [Video]

Police in Halifax are investigating a homicide at an apartment building off Quinpool Road, and are looking for a “person of interest” in the case.

Halifax Regional Police said officers responded to a well-being check at Quingate Place on Thursday morning.

“Upon arrival, officers located a deceased woman,” police wrote in a Friday news release.

“The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service has ruled the death a homicide.”

Investigators were on scene again Friday, collecting evidence in the ongoing investigation.

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jonathan William Pinsky, 41, who is a person of interest in this investigation.

He is described as five-feet-two-inches tall and approximately 100 lbs, and may be wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, cargo pants and a backpack.

“If he is seen, please do not approach him and call 911,” police said.

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