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Leon Anthony Adams.

MUS-2026-0590

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MUS-2026-0590

Homicide

Incident
2005
Indexed
Nov 1, 2026, by MuseUnsolved
Agency
Halifax Regional Police
Location
Halifax Canada

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Summary

What happened, as the record shows.

Leon Anthony Adams, 32, was found shot in the hallway of his home on Lady Hammond Road in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on May 22, 2005, and died after transport to hospital. Police have said people in the community hold information that could solve the case. His case is listed in the Nova Scotia Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program, and no one has been arrested or charged.

Timeline

What the record establishes.

  1. May 22, 2005

    At about 4:20 am, police find Adams in a hallway with a gunshot wound; he is pronounced dead after transport to the QEII Hospital.

  2. 2025

    Halifax police mark the 20 year anniversary and renew their appeal for information.

Key people

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VictimLeon Anthony Adams

32, of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Resident of 6025 Lady Hammond Road.

Investigating agencyHalifax Regional Police

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