The investigation into the sudden demise of a Walmart worker over the weekend remains to be underway, however few particulars are being supplied.
The sufferer, who had lived in Canada for 2 to 3 years was confirmed to be a member of The Maritime Sikh Society, as confirmed to CTV Information.
In a Monday information launch, police say they had been known as to a sudden demise on the Walmart at 6990 Mumford Highway at round 9:30 p.m. on Saturday.
In accordance with police, a 19-year-old girl who was employed on the retailer was discovered lifeless. Cst. Martin Cromwell with the Halifax Regional Police says they’re conscious of on-line hypothesis round the reason for demise, however wouldn’t present additional particulars.
“The investigation is advanced,” mentioned Cst. Martin Cromwell.
“We perceive the general public is concerned, and we simply needed to encourage the general public to be affected person with our investigation and be aware that there are relations and coworkers concerned.”
Cromwell says Halifax police are coordinating with the suitable businesses to assist with the investigation.
The Division of Labour informed CTV Information on Monday it has not carried out its personal investigation of the incident but.
“The Division of Labour, Expertise and Immigration is conscious of the state of affairs and continues to have interaction with our companions the Halifax Regional Police who’ve management of the scene,” a spokesperson mentioned.
The division mentioned it’s unable to share additional info right now.
Walmart launched an announcement on Sunday stating the corporate was conscious of the incident and dealing to assist its employees.
“We’re , and our deepest ideas are with our affiliate and their household. We prolong our sincerest condolences to those that had been closest to them,” mentioned spokesperson Amanda Moss within the assertion.
“We’re additionally supporting our associates throughout this extremely troublesome time and have supplied entry to 24/7 digital care and can present on-site assist, together with grief counselling.”
Moss added the situation shall be closed till additional discover.
CTV Information reached out to Walmart on Monday, however the firm declined any remark additional.
