Halifax Regional Police have released two young individuals without pressing charges in connection with the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Ahmad Maher Al Marrach. The incident occurred in a parking lot at the Halifax Shopping Centre on Monday evening. Al Marrach was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Police have stated that they believe the attack was not a random occurrence and are continuing their investigation. They are urging the public to exercise caution in sharing information and videos about the incident to maintain the integrity of the investigation and respect the victim’s family.
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Ahmad Maher Al Marrach was identified as the victim of the fatal incident that occurred outside a Halifax mall on Monday. Police were alerted to the parking lot adjacent to the Halifax Shopping Centre at around 5 p.m., where they discovered the injured teen. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. Halifax Regional Police detained two juveniles from a Halifax Transit bus near North Street approximately 20 minutes after the initial call, but neither has been charged. The cause of Al Marrach’s death remains undisclosed. In a show of support, Halifax Mayor Mike Savage observed a moment of silence at the start of the regional council meeting on Tuesday, expressing condolences to the victim’s family. Authorities urge individuals with any information or relevant video footage to contact them at 902-490-5020.