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Racial Hatred Behind Offensive Tirade and Assault at Halifax Big Box Store: Police
Police say a video shows the suspect yelling racist slurs and assaulting a customer, and investigators are asking for public help.
- Halifax Regional Police are investigating a hate-motivated assault that occurred Saturday at a Halifax Costco on Chain Lake Drive after officers responded to reports of a man shouting racial slurs at a family.
- Videos show the suspect, between 30 and 40 years old, following two women in hijabs and telling them to "get the f*** out of the country," while threatening, "we're killing every f***ing one of you."
- Investigators say the suspect also assaulted a person recording his tirade, and the Halifax Regional Police Hate Crime Unit is involved, seeking help identifying the man who wore a black T-shirt, jeans, and black boots.
- The National Council of Canadian Muslims condemned the incident, stating, "no one should face hate or fear while simply grocery shopping with their family," as Const. Martin Cromwell emphasized the force takes such behavior seriously.
- Anonymous tips can be shared through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS , as police urge anyone with information or who was targeted to contact them directly, emphasizing the importance of documenting all instances of intimidation.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right3Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Left, 36% Center
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- 37% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources are Center
37% Left
L 37%
C 36%
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