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UPDATE: The male who was arrested this morning has been released from custody with no charges at this time. Officers are now clear from the scene and the investigation is continuing.
On June 20 at approximately 3:55 a.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to the area of Demetreous Lane and Canso Lane, Dartmouth after receiving reports of gunshots being fired. Three men are believed to have been involved in an exchange of gunfire near this location. Currently, there are no known injuries.
At approximately 4:03 a.m., patrol officers located a 30-year-old man on Slayter Street where he was arrested without incident and remains in custody for weapons-related offences.
Officers currently remain on the scene and members of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are continuing the investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police at 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.