Police say a 17-year-old boy faces a charge of first-degree murder in the death of a 70-year-old man in Halifax on the weekend.
Two women out for a walk on Saturday night found Glenn Francis Oakley injured on the sidewalk of a bridge in the Spryfield district.
He was later pronounced dead in hospital.
The Spryfield boy also faces charges including possession of a weapon and theft.
Police say they believe the murder was a random incident.
An 18-year-old man also remains in custody in relation to the case, but police say a decision on charges has yet to be made.
Meanwhile, four other people face charges including obstructing police in relation to the arrest of the 18-year-old.