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4 men charged after shooting in Dartmouth neighbourhood: Halifax police

Halifax Regional Police are investigating reports of "multiple shots" fired in the Roleika Drive area of Dartmouth on Thursday evening. File/Global News

Halifax Regional Police say four men have been charged in relation to a shooting in May.

On May 26, police received a report at 5 p.m. of “multiple shots” fired in the area of Roleika Drive and Churchill Court.

“Shots were exchanged between a vehicle with three men and a man who was on foot in the area,” HRP said in a news release on June 9.

“A residence and a parked vehicle were struck, but there were no reports of injuries in relation to the incident.”

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On June 6, investigators and members of the HRP and RCMP Emergency Response teams conducted searches on Regent Drive and Lakecrest Drive in Dartmouth, and arrested three men.

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A fourth man was arrested on June 9.

According to police:

Shemar Leroy Willis, 21 is charged with:

  • Careless use of a firearm
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Unauthorized possession of firearm
  • Possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized
  • Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
  • Discharging firearm

Shemar Leroy Willis, 21 is charged with:

  • Careless use of a firearm
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Unauthorized possession of firearm
  • Possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized
  • Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
  • Discharging firearm

Devrandre Qwa’Taylan Terqriez Willis, 21, is charged with:

  • Discharging a firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm in motor vehicle

Santieo Carvell Downey, 31, is charged with:

  • accessory after the fact
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