Community Alert: RCMP seek vehicle in North Preston homicide probe

Section 1: Summary of the Alert

The RCMP/Halifax Regional Police Integrated Criminal Investigation Division – Major Crime Unit is asking the public for help identifying a vehicle connected to the homicide of 28-year-old Jayden Tynes in North Preston, Nova Scotia. Investigators are focusing on a specific car that was seen leaving the community shortly after the fatal shooting.

The incident occurred on November 2 at around 4:58 p.m. near the intersection of Cain Street and Clarence Street in North Preston. Responding officers found Jayden Tynes suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to hospital by EHS and later died from his injuries. Police now believe a white Hyundai Elantra seen shortly after the shooting may be directly tied to this homicide investigation.

Section 2: Official Details & Request for Public Assistance

According to the official RCMP release, the sequence of events and key details are as follows:

• On November 2 at approximately 4:58 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment and EHS responded to a report of shots fired near Cain St. and Clarence St. in North Preston.
• Police located 28-year-old Jayden Tynes suffering from gunshot wounds.
• Tynes was transported to hospital by EHS and later died from his injuries.
• A vehicle believed to be linked to the homicide was seen travelling on a nearby roadway shortly after the shooting.

Vehicle of Interest

Investigators are seeking information about the following vehicle of interest:

• Believed make and model: Hyundai Elantra
• Colour: White
• Body style: Four-door sedan
• Windows: Dark tinted windows
• Direction of travel: Seen heading south on Lake Major Road
• Time seen: Shortly after the shooting, at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Police believe this vehicle may be connected to the homicide of Jayden Tynes, and they are actively trying to identify the owner and/or driver of this car.

Image of Vehicle of Interest

RCMP have released an image of the vehicle of interest to support public identification efforts:

Vehicle of Interest (image provided by RCMP)

How the Crime Canada Community Can Help

RCMP are making a direct appeal to the public for information. If you know anything about this vehicle, its owner, its driver, or have any details about the homicide of Jayden Tynes, you are urged to contact investigators. Even seemingly minor details – such as dash cam footage, sightings of a similar vehicle on Lake Major Road, or knowledge of recent damage or changes to a white Hyundai Elantra – may assist the investigation.

• To contact investigators directly, call the RCMP/HRP Integrated Major Crime Unit at 902-490-5333.
• To provide information anonymously, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers:
  • Toll-free phone: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
  • Online: submit a secure tip via www.crimestoppers.ns.ca
  • Mobile: use the P3 Tips app

This case is also part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Reward for Major Unsolved Crimes Program. A reward of up to $150,000 is available for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the homicide of Jayden Tynes.

Investigative file number: 25-159152

While this incident occurred in North Preston, shootings and serious violent crime have ripple effects across communities throughout Atlantic Canada and beyond. For comparison, CrimeCanada.ca tracks data for towns across the country – from rural communities like Tyne Valley in Prince Edward Island crime statistics & safety data to larger urban centres – to help residents understand trends and risks where they live.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, alerts like this highlight the vital role community members play in solving serious crimes and preventing further harm. A single tip about a suspicious vehicle or unusual activity on a roadway can provide the missing piece investigators need in a homicide case. Our mission is to ensure people in Nova Scotia have clear, accessible information so they can recognize potential evidence, protect themselves, and support public safety efforts.

In situations involving firearms violence, we encourage residents to prioritize their own safety: avoid confronting anyone you believe may be involved, preserve any evidence such as dash cam video or security footage, and contact police or Crime Stoppers as soon as possible. Remaining aware of your surroundings, noting licence plates or distinctive vehicle features when it is safe to do so, and promptly reporting gunshots or suspicious behaviour are practical steps every community member can take to help reduce violent crime and support safer neighbourhoods.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the nova-scotia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.