Five people arrested following a shooting in Halifax on Friday evening

Published Sep 13, 2025Last updated 13 hours ago1 minute readHalifax police arrested five people following a shooting on Friday evening. Photo by Ryan TaplinArticle contentFive people were arrested Friday, and one person is in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a shooting in Halifax.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 contentHalifax Regional Police said officers responded to reports of an assault involving weapons on Intercolonial Street at about 5:50 p.m. Further reports were received that shots were fired before police arrived.Article contentArticle contentAll involved fled the scene but were quickly located and arrested, an HRP news release said. Charges have not yet been laid.Article contentPolice have closed Intercolonial Street, Hood Street and a section of Kempt Road as the investigation continues and have asked the public to avoid the area.Article contentAnyone with information or video from the area is asked to call police at 902-490-5020 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).Article contentArticle content