Man suffers life-threatening injuries in shooting on Robie Street: Police

Police car is shown in Halifax on Thursday, July 2, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

By Mark Hodgins

Posted Oct 29, 2024 12:20:29 PM.

Last Updated Oct 29, 2024 12:38:54 PM.

Halifax Regional Police (HRP) is investigating a shooting that happened in central Halifax on Monday night.

Police initially warned the public of an injured person in the area of Robie Street and Quinpool Road just after 9 p.m. Monday.

In an update Tuesday morning, police said a man was found with gunshot wounds at about 8:30 p.m. in the 1900 block of Robie Street.

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The victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.

No further information was provided as police said the investigation was still in the early stages.

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