Published Aug 03, 2025Last updated 25 minutes ago1 minute readCape Breton Regional Police are investigating a report of an overnight shooting in New Waterford early Saturday morning.Article contentCape Breton Regional Police are investigating a report of an overnight shooting incident in New Waterford.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 contentIn a news release issued Saturday afternoon, regional police said officers responded to a call from homeowners of a property on Eighth Street around 3:58 a.m. early Saturday morning.Article contentArticle contentOfficers obtained information from the residents of the property, who claimed they heard shots and discovered bullet holes, but no injuries were reported, the release said. Police then conducted a neighbourhood canvas, while forensic identification officers processed evidence from the scene.Article contentBased on a preliminary investigation, the release said, police believe this was not a random incident and that the persons involved could be known to each other.Article contentOfficers are asking anyone with information, including any video from the involved areas, to contact police at 902-563-5151 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or crimestoppers.ns.ca.Article contentArticle content
Report of New Waterford shooting incident prompts Cape Breton police investigation
