Investigation continues into early morning shooting in Halifax’s North End

Halifax Regional Police
A file photo of a Halifax Regional Police vehicle / Steve Gow

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted Jul 17, 2024 04:42:50 AM.

Last Updated Jul 17, 2024 11:26:10 AM.

Officers were called to an area in the 5800 block of Duffus Street in Halifax around 1:40 Wednesday morning after reports of a man who was injured.

When they arrived, police found a 39-year-old man who was suffering from a gunshot wound.  The man was rushed from the scene to hospital with what police describe as non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators are looking for information about a dark-coloured SUV that was seen in the area of the shooting.

Police ask anyone with information or video from the area to call  902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or using the P3 Tips app.

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