Emergency alert issued as N.S. RCMP respond to shootings in Preston area
has been issued and residents of East Preston, N.S. are being told to shelter in place following “two recent shootings” in East and North Preston.
The alert, sent shortly after 8 p.m. Friday night, said two Black males were seen running into a wooded area behind Brian Street in East Preston “and are believed to be armed.” “All residents are to lock their doors and shelter in place. Do not approach suspects and if seen call 911 immediately,” it said.. One suspect arrested. Two suspects, both male, fled into wooded area behind Brian St. Residents asked to remain in homes & lock doors. Area being contained by police. Pls. avoid. Emerg. alert issued.The emergency alert said to follow the RCMP Nova Scotia Twitter or Facebook pages for more information.
In a tweet, the RCMP said officers with the Halifax district are on the scene after shots were fired in East Preston and one suspect has been arrested. Police say the area is being contained and is advising residents to remain in their homes and lock their doors.