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N.S. man facing firearm charges in Pictou County drive-by shooting

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A Nova Scotia man is facing a number of charges in relation to a drive-by shooting in Pictou County last month.

RCMP responded to the shooting on East River East Side Road in Churchville, N.S., on Jan. 3. It was reported shots had been fired at a residence.

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Police say three male suspects were seen in a four-door pickup truck, and one of them had allegedly fired a long gun while they drove by the house.

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There were three people home at the time, but no one was injured.

A 25-year-old man was arrested later that afternoon. Two more men, aged 26 and 31, turned themselves in to police on Jan. 7.

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On Feb. 22, 25-year-old Drew Randal McCabe of Central West River was charged with:

  • Discharging a Firearm in a Reckless Manner
  • Using a Firearm While Committing an Indictable Offence
  • Careless Use of a Firearm
  • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  • Mischief
  • Possession of a Firearm While Prohibited

McCabe is in custody and was scheduled to appear in Pictou provincial court on Tuesday.

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