Five People Injured at Gathering by Two Men.

At approximately 10 p.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to reports of multiple shots fired at an event in Africville Park in Halifax. Two men exchanged gun fire and shots went into the surrounding crowd striking five people. The victims have been taken to hospital one of which is believed to have potentially life-threatening injuries.
Police are asking the public to remain out of the area to allow officers to conduct the investigation.

Investigators are asking anyone with information or video from the area to call 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

The investigation is in the early stages and additional information will be provided when it becomes available.

Source: HRP Release