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RCMP renew appeal in 2011 Trenton homicide case

Nova Scotia RCMP are renewing their appeal for information as Sunday marks 15 years since the murder of Edward William Phalen in Trenton.

Police say Phalen, 44, was shot and killed outside a home on Mechanic Street on Oct. 25, 2011.

Investigators have classified the case as a homicide and say it remains unsolved.

According to RCMP, the investigation determined Phalen left his home to go to a nearby convenience store at about 7:45 p.m. that evening.

Police say he was shot and killed when he returned home by a person, or people, who had been waiting for him.

Investigators believe there are individuals who have information that could help advance the case and potentially lead to an arrest and charges.

The Nova Scotia Department of Justice continues to offer a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person, or persons, responsible for Phalen’s death.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit at 902-896-5070.

People wishing to remain anonymous can contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure tip online or use the P3 Tips app.

The provincial rewards line can be reached at 1-888-710-9090.

  • Alex Allan

    Alex Allan is an award-winning multimedia journalist and graduate of Fanshawe College's Journalism Broadcasting and Digital Communication Management programs. He is based in Saint John and covers stories across New Brunswick. Contact Alex at allana@radioabl.ca.

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