Police lay firearm-related charges against three people after Halifax shooting

Steve Bruce
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Police lay firearm-related charges against three people after Halifax shooting

Police gather caution tape after investigating a shooting in the area of Buddy Daye and Gottingen streets in Halifax on Thursday afternoon. Three people were arrested Thursday night at a residence in the 3400 block of Barrington Street in Halifax. Photo by Tim KrochakArticle contentPolice have charged three people with gun-related offences after a shooting in Halifax on Thursday afternoon.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentA Halifax Regional Police news release said officers responded at about 3:30 p.m. to multiple reports of gunfire in the area of Buddy Daye and Gottingen streets.Article contentArticle contentNo injuries were reported, police said.Article contentThe suspects fled the scene in a vehicle before police arrived.Article contentArticle contentAt about 10 p.m. Thursday, police executed a search warrant at a home n the 3400 block of Barrington Street. Three people inside the residence were arrested, and a firearm was allegedly seized.Article contentAnaysia Riley, 20, appeared in Halifax provincial court Friday on 11 charges, including discharging a firearm with intent to wound someone and wearing a mask in the commission of an indictable offence.Article contentShe’s also charged with using a firearm in the commission of an offence, careless use or storage of a firearm, pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a firearm, knowingly having unauthorized possession of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, and possession of a weapon obtained by crime.Article contentThe Crown opposed Riley’s release when she appeared in front of Judge Marc Chisholm. She consented to remain in custody until next Thursday, when a bail hearing is scheduled.Article contentPolice said a 46-year-old woman and a 17-year-old youth are both charged with possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm and careless storage of a firearm.Article contentThe teen was expected to appear in Halifax youth court Friday, police said. The older woman will be arraigned in provincial court at a later date.Article contentInvestigators are asking anyone with information about the shooting or video from the area to call police at 902-490-5020 or submit an anonymous tip to Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers.Article content

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