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Man shot by ‘unknown assailant’ in Dartmouth, rushed to hospital: police

Halifax Police are asking the public to avoid Colford Avenue in Dartmouth after a man was said to be shot by an "unknown assailant" early Monday morning. Reynold Gregor

Police in Halifax are investigating after a man was said to have been shot by an “unknown assailant” in Dartmouth on Monday.

In a social media post, Halifax Regional Police said the shooting occurred in the 0-200 Block of Colford Avenue. The man suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

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“Police are requesting the public stay away from the area while members are conducting the investigation,” police said in a statement.

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Police tape was at the scene of the shooting around 9 a.m. Monday, and bullet holes were visible at a nearby building.

The investigation is said to be in its initial stages at this time.

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