Gun call closes Robie Street during rush hour

By News Staff

Posted Nov 16, 2012 06:37:19 AM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Halifax Regional Police have a main thoroughfare near the Halifax Common blocked off due to an ongoing police incident.

Robie Street was closed to traffic around 6 a.m. between Quinpool and Cunard Streets.

Police won’t say what prompted the closure, but nearly a dozen police vehicles and the K9 unit are in the area.

There are reports that at least one family was asked to leave their home.

More to come.

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