HRP release:

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a suspicious death following an incident that occured in Dartmouth early this morning.

At 2:53 a.m. police responded to multiple reports of gunshots being fired in the area of Lahey Road and Clarence Street in Dartmouth. Officers located two people suffering from gunshot wounds and immediately provided first aid.  An adult male and an adult female were both transported to hospital by Emergency Health Services where the male victim succumbed to his injuries. The female’s injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones at this difficult time.

The investigation is being led by investigators with the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division.  Officers will have a visible presence at the scene as the investigation continues.

The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service is conducting an autopsy.  Further updates will be provided once they are available.

Investigators are asking anyone who has not already spoken to police and who may with information or video from the area, including dashcam footage, to call 902-490-5020.