Police seize handgun, arrest teen after shots fired in Dartmouth
An 18-year-old is facing a number of weapons charges after shots were fired in Dartmouth, N.S., Tuesday night.
Halifax Regional Police responded to multiple reports of gunfire in the area of Lahey Road and Clarence Street around 10:30 p.m.
No injuries were reported.
Police arrested a male suspect nearby and seized a handgun they believe was used during the shooting.
The teen is facing the following charges:
possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace
possession of a restricted firearm with accessible ammunition
possession of a firearm without a licence/certificate
possession of a firearm/prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
possession of a firearm in a vehicle
unauthorized possession of a firearm
unsafe storage of a firearm
The teen, who has not yet been named, is due to appear in Dartmouth provincial court at a later date to answer to the charges.
Meanwhile, police are asking anyone with information about the shooting, or video from the area, to contact them at 902-490-5020 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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