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.
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.

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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.

“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.

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