In the early hours of a cool March morning, the life of Treyhvon Alrick Bradshaw, a 25-year-old man, was tragically cut short in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Remembered in condolences as a "fine handsome young man" who grew from a little boy into someone deeply missed, his death on March 18, 2022, left a void in the lives of his family and friends. Treyhvon was visiting Halifax from his home in Toronto with friends for St. Patrick's Day when the fatal encounter occurred. His loss prompted an outpouring of grief and a long search for answers that, while partially successful, continues to this day.
The incident unfolded at approximately 2:35 a.m. in the 2100 block of Gottingen Street, a busy area in Halifax's north end. Halifax Regional Police responded to a weapons call and found Treyhvon suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries.
The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service subsequently ruled his death a homicide, launching an intensive investigation.
The Halifax Regional Police's Integrated Criminal Investigation Division took charge of the case. Investigators quickly determined that many people were in the area at the time of the shooting, particularly near The Den nightclub at 2182 Gottingen Street. In the days that followed, police made a public appeal for anyone who was present between 11:30 p.m. on March 17 and 3:00 a.m. on March 18 to come forward. They specifically asked for witnesses who had taken cell phone videos or photos, believing that even a seemingly insignificant detail could be a valuable piece of information.
As the investigation progressed, police released images of two persons of interest in April 2022. The photos, appearing to be from surveillance footage, showed two individuals who were in the vicinity at the time of the homicide. Having exhausted other means of identifying them, investigators asked the public for help and urged the individuals themselves to come forward. This appeal led to developments in the case. In June 2022, police arrested and charged 25-year-old Makayle Larry James Skinner with first-degree murder. Shortly after, 25-year-old Jasyhia Simone Watters was charged with accessory to murder. In February 2026, Skinner was sentenced to a 10-year prison term for the lesser charge of manslaughter.
Despite these legal proceedings, authorities do not consider the case fully closed. Halifax Regional Police have stated their awareness that other people were present during the murder and have information about what occurred. In a news release, they urged these individuals "to do the right thing and come forward to police with what they know." This belief that more suspects or key witnesses have yet to be held accountable is why the investigation remains active.
To encourage new leads, Treyhvon's case was added to the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program in May 2023. The program offers a cash reward of up to $150,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the homicide. The inclusion in the program underscores the official position that justice for Treyhvon has not been completely served and that more people may be culpable in his death.
As of early 2026, while one individual has been sentenced for his role in the killing, police continue to seek information from the public. They believe others can provide crucial details to complete the investigation. Anyone with information about the death of Treyhvon Bradshaw, no matter how small it may seem, is asked to contact the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090 or Halifax Regional Police at 902-490-5020.
