Release:

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Dartmouth last night, leaving one man dead.

At approximately 10:30 p.m., police responded to a report of a shooting on Lahey Road in Dartmouth. Officers arrived on scene and located a 39-year-old man who had been shot. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The incident is being treated as a homicide. The investigation by the Major Crime Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is ongoing.

Map location is approximate and may not reflect the exact location.

It is not believed to be a random incident.

Anyone who may have video from the area is asked to contact police if they haven’t already been spoken to by calling 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.