Published Aug 25, 20261 minute readA Cape Breton Regional Police vehicle blocks off a section of Miner Avenue at the intersection of King Street in New Waterford on Monday night. Police were responding to a report of a gun fire in the area. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy FraserArticle contentCape Breton Regional Police say there’s no evidence to prove that shots were fired in a Cape Breton community on Monday night.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 contentPolice were called to a residence at the corner of Tenth Street and Miner Avenue in New Waterford around 9:30 p.m., for reports of a loud bang in the area that residents believed to be from a gun.Article contentArticle contentApproximately six police vehicles responded to the area and remained on scene for more than an hour.Article contentArticle contentThe section of Miner Avenue between King Street and Ninth Street was blocked off as well as the section of Tenth Street between Miner Avenue and Walsh Avenue during the investigation.Article contentSeveral members of the community could be seen standing on Tenth and King streets watching the situation unfold from the road and sidewalks.Article contentIn an email to the Cape Breton Post on Tuesday morning, spokesperson Desiree Magnus explained officers examined the residence and nearby area and spoke to people inside the home.Article content“(Police were) unable to confirm any evidence of shots being fired,” said Magnus.Article contentAll police vehicles left the scene shortly after 11 p.m. Miner Avenue and Tenth Street have since been reopened to traffic.Article content
Cape Breton police find no evidence of shots being fired in New Waterford on Monday
