Halifax Walmart Death: police investigate employee death at Mumford Road Walmart – Halifax Regional Police are conducting an investigation into what they have described as a “sudden death” at a Walmart location in Halifax’s west end. Late Saturday night, police issued a statement urging the public to avoid the area while the investigation proceeded, offering no further details at the time.
In a statement, Walmart spokesperson Amanda Moss confirmed that the individual involved was an employee of the store. “We are heartbroken, and our deepest thoughts are with our associate and their family,” Moss said. She extended condolences to those closest to the deceased and noted that Walmart is providing virtual care and on-site support, including grief counseling, to staff members affected by the tragedy.
The Labour Department also acknowledged the situation, stating that police are in control of the scene and declining to provide additional information at this stage.
By Sunday morning, two police vehicles were still stationed outside the Walmart on Mumford Road. The store remained closed as Walmart continued to cooperate with the investigation. The circumstances surrounding the death remain unclear, and both Walmart and local authorities are working together to gather more information. The community awaits further updates as the investigation unfolds.
