Man has life-threatening injuries after Halifax shooting

By Meghan Groff

Posted Jul 26, 2019 09:37:05 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Halifax Regional Police say a man has life-threatening injuries after being shot in Halifax.

Officers were called to Scot St., near Joseph Howe Dr. and Bayer Rd. just after 5:30 p.m. Friday.

Police say more information is not available at this time as it's still early in the investigation.

Scot St. has been closed off to both pedestrians and vehicles and police are expected to be on scene for an extended period of time.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who has information. Police can be contacted at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers.

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