**** NS Gov Release
Halifax Homicide Added to Rewards Program
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The Province is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the homicide of Uriah Lemar Black.
On February 20, 2025, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of an injured man on McFatridge Road in Halifax. Police arrived at the scene and located Uriah Lemar Black suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service ruled his death a homicide.
“Investigators believe people may have information that could help advance this investigation,” said Scott Armstrong, Attorney General and Minister of Justice. “I urge anyone who knows anything about what happened to Mr. Black to contact the rewards program and help bring answers to his loved ones.”
Anyone with information regarding this crime should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090. People who come forward with information must provide their name and contact information and may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded.
People who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers of Nova Scotia at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Quick Facts:
- the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program is an additional tool to help police in major unsolved crime cases
- the reward amount will be based on the investigative value of the information provided
- employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward
Additional Resources:
A photo of Mr. Black is available at: https://novascotia.ca/just/public_safety/rewards/case-detail-uriah-black.asp
Cases under the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program are listed at: https://novascotia.ca/just/Public_Safety/Rewards
