Suspect turns self in after shooting at Dartmouth Crossing hotel

By Meghan Groff

Posted Aug 16, 2020 12:23:29 AM.

An 18-year-old man has turned himself in after a shooting at a Dartmouth Crossing hotel early Thursday morning.

Halifax Regional Police were called to the Hampton Inn and Suites at 65 Cromarty Drive just after 12:30 a.m.

Responding officers found a 20-year-old man with a non-life threatening gunshot wound in his back. He continues to recover from his injuries.

Police say Araya James Smith of North Preston turned himself into police headquarters on Gottingen Street Saturday.

He's scheduled to appear in court Monday charged with:

assault with a weapon
discharge with intent
careless use of a firearm
pointing a firearm
possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
unauthorized possession of a firearm
possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
possession of a loaded firearm without authorization
breach of recognizance (Common Law Peace Bond)

HRP continue to investigate the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 902-490-5016 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.

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