Nova Scotia RCMP have arrested a 16-year-old after an incident involving a firearm in Bridgetown, N.S.
The Mounties say that just after midnight on May 5, 2018, RCMP officers were called to the scene of a single motor vehicle collision on South Street and Carleton Corner.
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When they arrived, members found an abandoned vehicle and were told the male was seen leaving the scene of the accident with a rifle.
RCMP were able to locate the suspect who had reportedly fired multiple shots from the rifle.
The Mounties negotiated with the male and shortly after 1:00 a.m., the 16-year-old was arrested without incident.
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He was transported the hospital with a non-life threatening injury.
RCMP say the matter remains under investigation and charges are pending.