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N.S. RCMP investigating after shot fired into Brier Island home

A file photo of an RCMP car. Alexa MacLean/Global News

Nova Scotia RCMP are investigating after someone discharged a firearm into a home in Westport, on Brier Island.

Police say a shot was fired into the living room of a home on Second Street around midnight on Thursday.

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A man, woman, and small child were home at the time of the shooting.

There were no injuries.

Police are still investigating but do not believe this was a random act.

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RCMP say the home is in a rural area and not visible to neighbours.

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Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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