Police investigate gunfire in Dartmouth
Police are investigating two recent incidents of gunfire in Dartmouth.
On February 3 at approximately 2:20 a.m., officers responded to reports of suspected gunfire in the area of Lahey Road and Clarence Street in Dartmouth. On scene, police located a vehicle and residence that had been struck. There were no reported physical injuries.
On March 1 at approximately 3:35 a.m., police received reports of suspected gunfire in the area of Lahey Road and Clarence Street in Dartmouth. On scene, police located a vehicle that had been struck. There were no reports of physical injuries.
The investigation into both incidents is ongoing, including whether the incidents are related.
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.
-Police respond to school weapons incident
Police are investigating a weapons incident that occurred at a school in Halifax today.
At approximately 11:40 a.m., police responded to St. Agnes Junior High School, located at 6981 Mumford Road in Halifax. It was reported that a youth was assaulted by another youth with a pair of scissors.
Officers arrested the suspect on scene without incident. The victim was transported to the hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.
There were no other reported injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
