Man with gunshot wounds found at Halifax homeless encampment

Police in Halifax are investigating after a man was found suffering from gunshot wounds at a homeless encampment.

“That man has been transported to the hospital with life threatening injuries,” says Cst. Martin Cromwell of Halifax regional Police. “At this time the investigation is in the early stages, but we do not believe it to be random.”

Police said officers were called just before 10 a.m. Sunday to Lower Flinn Park, which is a designated sheltering location by the municipality for those experiencing homelessness.

According to police, a 30-year-old man was found injured. He was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police said the investigation is in its early stages, but they do not believe the shooting was random.

Police did not say whether the shooting occurred at the encampment or if that is just where the man was located.

“There is no risk to the public,” says Cromwell. “But we are asking the public with any information that they contact us.”

No arrests have been made at this time.

Police said anyone with information or video from the area should call 902-490-5020 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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