Nova Scotia RCMP confirm they are investigating a weapons complain after shots were fired in North Preston, N.S., Friday morning.
“We received a 911 call of four males seen going in and around a residence and gun shots were heard,” said RCMP Cpl. Dal Hutchinson.
“As a result, we had a very heavy police presence in the area and they were there within minutes. We had not only Halifax District RCMP members, we had the RCMP Emergency Response Team and Halifax Regional Police K9 and their emergency response team assisted as well.”
An elementary school in the area was secured by police while Lake Major Road, which leads to the community of North Preston, was blocked off. Officers also asked business operators and residents to remain inside until police could confirm that there was no risk to the public.
Hutchinson says the heavy police presence was due to the fact there was evidence of a shooting on Thursday night in that same area.
Police say they were called just after 5 p.m. on Thursday, after two men were allegedly seen firing multiple gunshots near the intersection of Downey Road and Alex Lane.
“No one was injured, nor were any homes damaged during the incident but we do have witness that claim two males were seen leaving in a black car,” said Hutchinson.
Police say they will continue to speak with residents to determine what actually took place.
“Our positive relationships with the community will work towards holding those responsible for discharging firearms in a random manner,” says Inspector Jason Popik of Halifax District RCMP. “Incidents such as last evening are not a reflection of a community that prides itself in helping others.”
RCMP say their investigation is ongoing and are asking anyone with information to call 902-490-5020 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
With a file from Alexa MacLean
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