Popular battle rapper identified as victim of Halifax stabbing

Halifax Regional Police continue to investigate a suspicious death that occurred in downtown Halifax early Sunday morning.

Police responded to a weapons call in the 1600 block of Lower Water Street around 12:36 a.m.

Once there, police said a man was found suffering from what appeared to be stab wounds.

The victim was transported to hospital, where he died from his injuries. Halifax Regional Police identified the victim as Patrick Wayne Stay, 36, and ruled his death a homicide.

The incident happened at a downtown nightclub called “Yacht Club Social.” Witnesses to the crime told CTV News it all happened very quickly.

“I saw a guy on the dance floor get stabbed and there was blood everywhere,” said a witness who saw the incident happen. “It was just chaos and the cops came immediately afterwards.”

“We just saw the guy lying on the ground. (He) didn't seem to be moving much,” said Sam Tingley, who was in the area early Sunday morning.

Police say there is no immediate threat to the public. No details about the suspect(s) have been released at this time.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020.

GOFUNDME RAISES OVER $60,000 IN LESS THAN 12 HOURS

Stay was an acclaimed battle rapper with a huge following on social media. He has had several major stage appearances including with Ultimate Rap League, King of The Dot, Rare Breed Entertainment, U Dubb, Don't Flop, among many others.

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As of 9 p.m. Sunday, the GoFundMe page had already raised more than $62,000.

Some local Pat Stay fans took to the Halifax waterfront on Sunday afternoon to pay their respects.

“I was shocked. It's like hearing your friends pass away,” Stay fan Julian Mombourquette said. “I grew up watching him from when I was 12 to now, and I'm 28. I just watch his progression as he went through Toronto and all over the world.”