Halifax police charge 23-year-old with attempted murder

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted Feb 20, 2024 12:50:22 PM.

Last Updated Feb 20, 2024 12:50:25 PM.

A 23-year-old man is facing a slew of charges, including attempted murder, in connection to a shooting in Dartmouth on Monday.

At roughly 3:10 a.m., police received a report of gun shots in the area of Catherine Street and Lahey Road where officers found a 21-year-old man with a gunshot wound.

Police say he was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while officers arrested a suspect in the area a short time later without further incident.

Trequawn Smith was scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on Tuesday to face charges of:

  • Attempted Murder
  • Use of firearm in the commission of offense
  • Careless handling of firearm x 2
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of prohibited device
  • Unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle x 2
  • Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition x 2

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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