Published Jul 23, 2026Last updated 4 minutes ago1 minute readJayden Anthony Tynes, 28, was shot and killed on Nov. 2, 2025.Article contentA 29-year-old Cole Harbour man has been charged in connection with a homicide in North Preston last year. 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 contentRCMP said Thursday that they have charged Daqronn Lamar Beals with first-degree murder in the shooting death of 28-year-old Jayden Anthony Tynes on Nov. 2, 2025. Article contentArticle contentRCMP were called at 5 p.m. that day to a report of shots fired near the intersection of Cain and Clarence streets. They found Tynes suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He died later in hospital.Article contentArticle contentRCMP arrested Beals on Wednesday. He was held in custody and will appear in Halifax bail court Thursday. Article content“This arrest marks a significant step in our investigation and we hope it brings some measure of comfort to Jayden’s family, who have endured an unimaginable loss,” Sgt. Shawn Stanton of the joint RCMP/HRP integrated homicide unit said in a news release. Article content“While charges have now been laid, the investigation remains ongoing, and we continue to seek details from anyone who may have knowledge of the circumstances surrounding Jayden’s homicide.” Article contentAnyone with information is asked to contact police at 902-490-5333 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ns.ca.Article contentMore to come Article content
Police charge man in 2025 North Preston homicide of Jayden Anthony Tynes
