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Halifax police seek tips 10 years after Terrance Izzard homicide

Halifax Regional Police are asking anyone with information about the 2016 homicide of Terrance Izzard to come forward. The case is part of Nova Scotia’s rewards program for major unsolved crimes.

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Halifax Regional Police are seeking information about the homicide of Terrance Patrick Izzard, who died after officers responded to a report of shots fired on Cragg Avenue in Halifax on November 14, 2016.

Police said officers responded at approximately 11 p.m. and found Izzard with life-threatening injuries. He was taken to hospital, where he died. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service later ruled his death a homicide.

In a release posted November 13, 2026, police said the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case. The following day marks the 10th anniversary of the homicide.

Police ask for information

Investigators believe people have information that could help solve the homicide. Police are asking anyone who knows something about the case to come forward, saying even a small piece of information could help advance the investigation.

Anyone with information can contact police at 902-490-5020. The file number is GO #16-171640.

Rewards program

Izzard’s case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program. The program offers up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for specified major unsolved crimes.

To contact the Rewards Program, call 1-888-710-9090. Callers must provide their name and contact information and may be called to testify in court. All calls are recorded, and the award amount depends on the investigative value of the information provided.

About these reports

This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Official source: Halifax Regional Police

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