HRP release:

Halifax Regional Police is continuing to investigate a shooting that occurred in Halifax last night.

At approximately 1:40 a.m. officers responded to a report of an injured person in the area of the 5800 block of Duffus Street in Halifax. Officers located a 39-year-old man who had been shot. The man was taken to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

A dark-coloured SUV was seen in the area at the time of the incident.

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.