Published Nov 29, 2025Last updated 1 hour ago1 minute readMembers of the Halifax Regional Police forensic investigative unit process the scene of an assault on Gottingen Street in Halifax on Wednesday. The victim died in hospital and poli e have charged a man with murder. Photo by Tim Krochak /The Chronicle HeraldArticle contentHalifax Regional Police have charged a man with second-degree murder in the death of another man Wednesday in Halifax.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle content Aaron James Johnson, 40, was arrested Friday in the homicide of Troy Clayton.Article contentArticle contentThe 59-year-old convicted killer was injured during a dispute on Gottingen Street. He was transported to hospital where he died of his injuries. TArticle contentJohnson is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court Monday.Article contentIn February 2021, Clayton pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2017 death of Benjamin Lokeny following an assault on a Halifax sidewalk. He was sentenced to six years in prison.Article contentLokeny was found with a life-threatening head injury at the corner of Buddy Daye and Gottingen streets on July 20, 2017. He was in a coma in hospital for more than a month and died Aug. 28, 2017.Article contentClayton was arrested in March 2019 and charged with second-degree murder. He pleaded guilty to the lesser offence shortly before trial.Article contentArticle content
Man charged with murder in Halifax death of convicted killer
