HRP release:

Police have charged a youth for robbery and firearm offences following an incident in Halifax [Thursday] night.

At approximately 8:50 p.m., police responded to a weapons complaint near a transit terminal, located in the 5200 block of Barrington Street in Halifax. It was reported that there were several youths gathered in the area. One allegedly fired a pellet gun at two others and took a victim’s bag. Another youth reportedly sprayed a sensory irritant.

Upon arrival, officers located a group of youth running from the terminal. While with officers, one youth began to flee but was apprehended a short distance away. During the arrest, officers located and seized a pellet gun in the youth’s possession. The bag belonging to one of the victims was also recovered. The suspect believed to have sprayed the sensory irritant was not located.

The victims were treated on scene by EHS for non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.

A 14-year-old youth is scheduled to appear in Halifax youth court today to face charges of:

Robbery (x2)
Assault with a weapon (x2)
Pointing a firearm
Discharge a restricted weapon
Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace
Carrying a concealed weapon
Disguise with intent
Resist arrest