Man taken to hospital following shooting at Dartmouth homeless encampment

Halifax Regional Police officers are on scene of a shooting at the designated homeless encampment on Green Road in Dartmouth on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Photo by Tim Krochak /The Chronicle HeraldArticle contentHalifax Regional Police are investigating a shooting at the homeless encampment in Dartmouth on Wednesday 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 contentAccording to police, they received a report at about 2:30 p.m. that someone had been shot on Green Road. A man was then transferred to hospital by EHS with a serious gunshot wound. Article contentArticle contentAt this time there are no road closures, but a heavy police presence will remain in the area as police look for suspects. Article content Halifax Regional Police officers are on scene of a shooting at the designated homeless encampment on Green Road in Dartmouth on Wednesday. Photo by Tim Krochak /The Chronicle HeraldArticle contentIn a news release, HRP said they do not believe the shooting was random.Article contentGreen Road is home to one of the municipality’s designated homeless encampments.Article contentMore to comeArticle content Halifax Regional Police officers are on scene of a shooting at the designated homeless encampment on Green Road in Dartmouth on Wednesday. Photo by Tim Krochak /The Chronicle HeraldArticle content Police tape marks off the scene of a shooting at the designated homeless encampment on Green Road in Dartmouth on Wednesday. Photo by Tim Krochak /The Chronicle HeraldArticle content Halifax Regional Police officers are on scene of a shooting at the designated homeless encampment on Green Road in Dartmouth on Wednesday. Photo by Tim Krochak /The Chronicle HeraldArticle content Halifax Regional Police officers take photographs following a shooting at the designated homeless encampment on Green Road in Dartmouth on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Photo by Tim KrochakArticle contentArticle content