Halifax Regional Police say they responded to 780 calls for service over the weekend, including a BB gun incident that led to three youths being arrested.
Police said officers were called to Lavender Walk and Greystone Drive around 7:30 p.m. on June 19 after reports of a group of youths wearing medical masks and shooting a weapon into the air.
When officers arrived, they found a second group of youths who told police they had encountered the masked group.
Police said the teens reported that a weapon was pointed at them before the suspects fled.
The suspects then returned, assaulted one of the youths and fired a shot.
Police said the weapon is believed to have been a BB gun.
All three suspects were arrested without incident, and police said the victims did not require medical attention.
According to police, the following charges were laid:
A 13‑year‑old youth appeared in Halifax youth court on Monday to face charges of:
- Robbery
- Assault
- Assault with a weapon
- Failure to comply with Undertaking
A 14‑year‑old youth appeared in Halifax youth court on Monday to face charges of:
- Robbery
- Assault
- Assault with a weapon
- Possession of a weapon for dangerous to public peace (x2)
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Failure to comply with condition of release order
A 15‑year‑old youth appeared in Halifax youth court on Monday to face charges of:
- Robbery
- Assault
- Assault with a weapon (x2)
- Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace (x2)
- Pointing a firearm (x3)
- Failure to comply with Undertaking while at large
- Intimidation‑violence/threats
Police investigate separate stabbing incident
Police also responded to a separate incident early Sunday on Spring Garden Road. Officers said they found a 44‑year‑old man on the sidewalk around 3 a.m. with a stab wound.
Police said officers provided first aid before the man was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
Police said the stabbing is not believed to be random, and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Halifax Regional Police at 902‑490‑5020.
Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a secure web tip.
