(Update) RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of a physical assault at a residence on Cedar Ln. in Eastern Passage, person shot

(Update) RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of a physical assault at a residence on Cedar Ln. in Eastern Passage, person shot

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RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of a physical assault at a residence on Cedar Ln. in Eastern Passage, person shot

At approximately 1:48 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of a physical assault at a residence on Cedar Ln. in Eastern Passage.

During the RCMP response, a member discharged their firearm; a person sustained life-threatening injuries consistent with a gun shot wound and was transported to hospital. No one else was injured.

The matter has been referred to the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) as per the Nova Scotia Police Act, which will conduct an in-depth investigation into this incident.

Officers are still at the location, continuing with the investigation.

- Heavy police presence on Cedar Ln in Eastern Passage. Part of the street is currently closed. More information when available. . . . . -