Amherst, N.S., shooting victim dies in hospital

HALIFAX — Police in Amherst, N.S. are investigating a shooting on Monday afternoon that has left one person dead.

The Amherst Police Department says they were called to a residence on Bayview Drive at approximately 2 p.m. on Nov. 8.

Police say upon arriving, they found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Police say the victim did not reside at the residence.

Paramedics transported the victim to the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre where they later died.

“We are sad to report that the victim in this incident has tragically succumbed to their injures and has passed away,” Police Chief Dwayne Pike said in a news release. “Our deepest condolences and thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim at this time.”

Police arrested one person in relation to the shooting and say there is no further threat to the public.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Amherst Police Department at 902-667-8600 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.