Fourth Youth Charged in Murder of 16-Year-Old Outside Halifax Mall

Police in Halifax have charged a fourth youth with second-degree murder in the tragic death of 16-year-old Ahmad Al Marrach. Al Marrach passed away in the hospital on April 22 after being found injured in a parking garage at the Halifax Shopping Centre.

According to Halifax Regional Police, the investigators arrested a 16-year-old who had been previously arrested and released on the day Al Marrach died. The youth is set to appear in Halifax Youth Justice Court to face one count of second-degree murder.

This recent arrest comes after two 14-year-olds, a boy, and a girl, were charged with second-degree murder last Thursday. They appeared in court on Friday, with their bail hearing scheduled for May 13. Additionally, another 16-year-old, who was also initially arrested and released on the day of Al Marrach’s death, was re-arrested and charged with second-degree murder on Monday.

Ahmad Al Marrach and his family arrived in Halifax in 2016 as Syrian refugees. During a memorial held over the weekend, his friend Nooman Hussain described Al Marrach as a generous friend who will be deeply missed.

The community is still reeling from this tragic loss, and the investigation into Al Marrach’s death continues. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.