Halifax police say homicide victim was trying to invade home; criminal charges not being considered

Home invasion ends in homicide: Halifax police Halifax Regional Police continue to investigate a homicide after a man was killed in what police are calling a home invasion.

No criminal charges are being considered at this time in relation to a homicide that occurred at a Halifax residence Friday evening, say police.

Officers with Halifax police responded to a report of an injured person near a residence in the 3100 block of Robie Street just before 7 p.m.

Upon arrival, police say they located a man who had been stabbed. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Police say the investigation has determined an occupant of the home confronted two men attempting to invade the residence.

According to police, this led to an altercation which resulted in the death of one of the men.

The victim has been identified as 26-year-old Anthony Robert Herritt, say police.

Police say the other man fled the scene but later turned himself in. They add, this was not a random incident.

"We wouldn't be able to speculate the motives of the individuals, but what I can tell you is that the attempt was in relation to robbery for property but not specific what that was," says Halifax Regional Police Public Information Officer Constable John MacLeod.

Police also say on Friday, two men were arrested at the scene, but both have been released from custody.

Meantime, the force says 28-year-old Tyler Jayson Saulnier is facing the following charges in connection to the home invasion:

Saulnier is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court Tuesday.

Anyone who may have information or video from the area in relation to the incident are asked to contact Halifax Regional Police at 902-490-5020.