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Yarmouth, N.S. man charged with attempted murder in shooting

Yarmouth Rural RCMP has arrested a 22-year-old man in relation to an incident on the evening March 1 where another man was injured as a result of a gunshot. File / Global News

A 22-year-old man who was arrested following a shooting in Yarmouth, N.S., last week has been charged with attempted murder.

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The series of events on March 1 began with a call about a disturbance on Regent Street, where a caller heard people smashing a parked vehicle. The vandalism was followed by the sounds of gunshots.

RCMP say a 32-year-old man was shot in the rear and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

READ MORE: RCMP looking for suspects after man injured in Yarmouth N.S. shooting

Police followed a suspect vehicle and pursued two men in a wooded trail near Ellis Road. One suspect was able to get away.

But Ronald Dempsey Higby, 22, of Yarmouth was arrested and charged with attempted murder with a firearm, endangering the life of a person, breach of probation and a number of firearms offences.

He is being held in custody until his next court appearance on April 3.

READ: N.S. man charged with allegedly shooting neighbour’s dog

RCMP say on March 3, they searched the area for evidence with the help of ground search and rescue teams and located parts of a firearm and some ammunition that they believe was used in the incident.

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Their investigation continues and they’re asking anyone with information to call Yarmouth Rural RCMP at 902-742-9106 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

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