Halifax Regional Police release:

A man has died in police custody, following a call for service in Fairview last night.

On February 22, at approximately 7:45 p.m., officers responded to a residence on Vimy Avenue where they found a 25-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis.

The man became aggressive with police and a taser was deployed. The man was then handcuffed, and Emergency Health Services (EHS) was called.

While in police custody, the man’s health began showing signs of deterioration. Police began life-saving efforts that EHS and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency then continued upon their arrival. At the conclusion of those efforts, EHS pronounced the man deceased. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service will be conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

Police extend sincere condolences to the man’s family and loved ones.

The incident has been referred to the Serious Incident Response Team. All inquiries in relation to this incident should be directed to SiRT.