A 16-year-old has been charged with second-degree murder in relation to the homicide of Ahmad Maher Al Marrach.
This is the third teenager charged in the case, according to a news release from Halifax Regional Police.
The teen was one of two youths arrested on April 22 and then released without charges.
Two 14-year-olds, a boy and a girl, have also been charged with second-degree murder in the case and appeared in youth court Friday. They will be in court again May 13.
Al Marrach was found injured in the parking lot of a shopping mall on April 22.
Police say he was taken to hospital where he later died.
Th new suspect faces one count of second-degree murder and appeared in court Monday afternoon.
The investigation continues. Police ask anyone with information to call 902-490-5020.
