A man has been arrested after police responded to reports of a man with a gun near the Halifax Shopping Centre on Friday.
Halifax Regional Police say they responded to the 6900 block of Mumford Road, where witnesses reported a man had pulled a gun on another man.
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According to police, security officers at the Halifax Shopping Centre were able to locate the suspect, apprehending him and holding the man for law enforcement.
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The man, a 22-year-old, was arrested by police, and officers reportedly confirmed he was in possession of a pellet gun modelled after a handgun.
As part of their investigation, police say officers learned the suspect was in an argument with occupants of a pickup truck and allegedly pulled out a pellet gun and fired at the truck.
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The vehicle received damage to its rear window, but no one was injured.
The 22-year-old remains in custody pending an appearance in court. He’ll face the following charges:
- Possession of weapons for a dangerous purpose
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Mischief/property damage
- Breach of probation
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