Youth charged in weapons complaint, robbery
Posted Apr 25, 2026 01:25:01 PM.
Last Updated Apr 27, 2026 11:07:36 AM.
A 14-year-old youth has been charged with robbery and firearm offences following an incident in Halifax.
Police say it happened around 8:50 p.m. Friday. Officers responded to a weapons complaint near a transit terminal in the 5200 block of Barrington Street.
Officers say there were several youths in the area at the time of the incident. A press release notes that one person fired a pellet gun at two victims and took a bag. Another youth was sprayed with a sensory irritant in the incident.
Responding officers located a group of youth fleeing from the terminal. One youth was apprehended and placed under arrest.
During the arrest, officers located and seized a pellet gun. The victim’s bag was also recovered.
Police say the second suspect was not located.
The victims were treated on scene for non-life-threatening injuries.
The 14-year-old youth is now facing a laundry list of charges, including:
- Two counts of robbery;
- Two counts of assault with a weapon;
- pointing a firearm;
- discharging a restricted weapon;
- possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace;
- carrying a concealed weapon;
- disguise with intent; and
- resisting arrest.
The investigation is ongoing.
