Halifax District RCMP investigating after shooting in North Preston

December 26, 2021
North Preston, Nova Scotia

News release

Halifax District RCMP is investigating after responding to a shooting in North Preston.

At 1:39 a.m. this morning, police received a report of a shooting near the intersection of Downey Rd. and Simmonds Rd. Police located damage to a vehicle. No one was injured as a result. A man was observed running from the area. The police response was supported by Halifax Regional Police and their K9 Unit.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the Criminal Investigative Division, which is comprised of members of the RCMP and Halifax Regional Police. The investigation is being supported by RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact the Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. Should you wish to remain anonymous call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

File # 21-159448

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Contact information

Sgt. Andrew Joyce
Public Information Officer
Nova Scotia RCMP
Cell: 902-222-0154
Email: andrew.joyce@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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