Man charged with attempted murder after officer shoots at vehicle
Posted Aug 28, 2025 05:00:31 AM.
Last Updated Aug 28, 2025 03:49:52 PM.
Regional police said one of its officers was nearly struck by a vehicle on Wednesday night and used their firearm during the incident.
HRP says two officers were outside their vehicle on Main Avenue in Fairview around 7 p.m. when a vehicle they had attempted to stop for driving erratically suddenly accelerated toward one of them. Police say the officer then drew their firearm and shot the side of the vehicle twice before the driver fled. The officers were not injured.
Police said that they are now charging Cory Nicholas Baker, 32, with attempted murder, operation of a conveyance while prohibited and dangerous operation. He appeared in court on Aug. 28 to face the offences.
Officers mistakenly arrested four people a short time later near Joseph Howe Drive, and they were released when police realized they weren’t involved.
Police say the incident is being referred to the Serious Incident Response Team – the province’s police watchdog – for investigation.
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