TIMBERLEA — Halifax police are investigating a quiet Timberlea neighborhood, after residents reported numerous car windows blown out by apparent shotgun blasts.
Shots were fired on at least 3 cars in the area at around 6am. #Timberlea #NS pic.twitter.com/9sUIurSAwy
— Mayya Assouad (@Mayya_Global) August 4, 2014Police arrived on James Street mid-morning responding to a call of a broken car window. They discovered at least three vehicles with shattered windows on James and Charles Streets.
The Forensic Identification Services was called to begin processing the scene. Shell casings and shotgun wadding was found near the damaged property.
#NS RCMP are investigating. Damage was reported around 11am. They believe the shots were fired around 6am. pic.twitter.com/NFxpUwMhq6
— Mayya Assouad (@Mayya_Global) August 4, 2014
RCMP would not confirm the type of weapon used in the shootings. Residents told Global News the incident happened around 6:00 a.m. although police say they first received calls around 11:00 a.m.
The weapon used is believed to be a shotgun. #Timberlea #NS pic.twitter.com/UXiEGmh0yg
— Mayya Assouad (@Mayya_Global) August 4, 2014Police say they have not recovered any weapon, but are still searching the area. Roads remained open while officers went door to door gathering witness statements.
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The investigation is still ongoing.
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