Man found with gunshot wound at Dartmouth homeless encampment

A shoulder patch on the uniform of a Halifax Regional Police officer is seen in Halifax, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

By The Canadian Press

Posted Aug 12, 2026 04:24:27 PM.

Last Updated Aug 12, 2026 04:53:24 PM.

Halifax police are investigating after a man was found with a gunshot wound at a homeless encampment in Dartmouth.

The man who was shot was located on Green Park Road and transported to hospital with serious injuries.

Police say they received a report about the gunshot victim at around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Residents in the area should expect a heavy police presence at the site.

The investigation is in the early stages, but officials do not believe this was a random incident.

The area where the man was found is one of two homeless encampment sites designated by the Halifax Regional Municipality.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 12, 2026.

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