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.
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.