Man charged with attempted murder after Dartmouth shooting

Police in Halifax have charged a man with attempted murder after a shooting in the Dartmouth, N.S., area Monday.

In a release, Halifax Regional Police said officers responded to a report of gunshots in the area of Catherine Street and Lahey Road.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

“Officers arrived on scene and located a 21-year-old man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries,” the release said.

“Officers arrested a suspect in the area a short time later without further incident.”

The suspect, 23-year-old Trequawn Smith, was charged with the following:

• Attempted murder;
• Use of firearm in the commission of offense;
• Careless handling of firearm (two counts);
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
• Possession of prohibited device;
• Unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle (two counts);
• Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition (two counts.)