Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Dartmouth last night.
At approximately 10:30 p.m., officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire in the area of Lahey Road and Clarence Street in Dartmouth. There were no reported injuries.
During the investigation, officers located and seized a handgun believed to have been used during the incident. A suspect was also located and arrested nearby.
An 18-year-old man is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth provincial court at a later date to face charges of:
Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace
Possession of a restricted firearm with accessible ammunition
Possession of a firearm without a license/certificate
Possession of a firearm/prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
Possession of a firearm in a vehicle
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Unsafe storage of a firearm
The investigation is in the early stages.
Investigators are asking anyone with information or video from the area to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.