DARTMOUTH, N.S. — The family of Tyson Cain has identified him as the man killed in a daytime shooting in Dartmouth on Thursday, leaving loved ones in deep shock and sorrow. Halifax Regional Police were called to Highfield Park Drive and True North Crescent just after noon, where they found a man in his 50s with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle. Despite emergency efforts at the scene, Cain was pronounced dead.
Although police have not officially released his identity pending autopsy results, Cain’s family says they are certain it was him. His aunt, Cyndi Cain-Holmes, shared her heartbreak, recalling the moment she rushed from work and tried calling him over and over again. “When I saw the crowd near his car and couldn’t reach him, I just knew,” she said. “It was the worst moment of my life.”
Cain, 52, was more than just a nephew to Cain-Holmes — he was like a brother. She described him as a dreamer with big plans, including opening a summer camp for children on land he had recently purchased in Lawrencetown, N.S. “He was entering a promising chapter in his life,” she said. “He had so much to give.”
According to police, the shooting does not appear to be a random act. Investigators are continuing to collect evidence, speak to witnesses, and are asking for anyone with information or video footage to come forward. Const. Paul Desrochers said they are especially looking to identify people or vehicles seen in the area around the time of the incident.
Cain was well-known in the community for his cooking skills and had previously run his own restaurant. Family friend Giselle Cunningham emphasized that Cain had stepped away from street life long ago and was focused on building a positive future. “He wasn’t involved in anything like that anymore,” she said. “He was a good man who gave his all to his family and others.”
Loved ones say Cain’s passion for food, music, and mentoring young men made him a role model. He was also a devoted father. “He changed lives,” said Cain-Holmes. “He believed in second chances. His death just doesn’t make sense.” As police continue to investigate, his family is left with memories of a man who was full of hope — and taken too soon.