Shots fired at house in Cape Breton: police

A Cape Breton Regional Police vehicle is pictured.

Police in Cape Breton are investigating after shots were fired at a house in New Waterford, N.S.

Cape Breton Regional Police Service (CBRPS) said the Eighth Street homeowners called police around 4 a.m. Saturday, after hearing gunshots. The homeowners also discovered bullet holes in their house.

No one was injured.

After arriving on scene, police said officers spoke with the residents, conducted a neighbourhood canvas, and collected evidence from the scene.

“Based on preliminary investigation, police believe this was not a random incident and that persons involved could be known to each other,” said a CBRPS news release Saturday.

No arrests have been made at this time.

Police are asking anyone with video from the area or anyone with information to contact investigations at 902-563-5151 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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