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Halifax Regional Police Patrol members responded to a second incident this evening for shots fired shortly after midnight.
A Halifax Regional Police patrol officer was very close to the area completing proactive neighborhood patrols and heard the gunshots.
Other patrol members were coordinated and contained the immediate area. A portion of the Highway was shut down as officers located several spent shell casings on the roadway.
Members of the General Investigative Section as well as Forensic Identification Section are also involved in the investigation.
At this time, there are no reports of injuries or damages to nearby property and there is no ongoing concern for the public.
Police were on scene for a period of time, but have now cleared the scene and re-opened the Highway.
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact police at 902-490-5020. 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 using the P3 Tips App.
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