GO #13-145491 - Shooting

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Update - October 5, 2103 (4:54 p.m.)

The vehicle believed to be involved in this matter that was seized last night remains in police custody at this time while members of the HRP Forensic Identification Section process it for evidence of the offence.

Police Report - October 5, 2013 GO #13-145491 - Shooting - At 12:13 a.m., HRP received several calls of gun shots in the area of North Street/Wood Ave and Gottingen Street. It was reported that two males were seen running away from the area of Wood Avenue to a dark colored SUV which fled the scene. This vehicle was located and has been seized by members of the HRP/RCMP Integrated General Investigation Section.   The back of a Wood Street residence was shot at and several bullet holes were located in the side of the building. There were three people in the home at the time, fortunately, no one was injured.

Investigators assigned to the HRP/RCMP Integrated General Investigation Section are in the early stages of the investigation. Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact police at 490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or texting a tip - Tip 202 + your message to 274637.