24 Apr 2020 | 09:01 PM UTC
Canada: Police issue "all clear" after reports of shots fired in Halifax (Nova Scotia province) April 24
Police issue "all clear" following reports of shots fired in Halifax area (Nova Scotia province) on April 24; residual disruptions expected
Event
At approximately 16:30 (local time) on Friday, April 24, local authorities issued an emergency alert after receiving reports of shots fired in the Halifax area (Nova Scotia province). The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced that the situation was "all clear" as of 17:30 on Friday evening, after finding no evidence of shots fired. Investigations are ongoing in Haliburton Heights and Hubley areas. Residual disruptions, including transportation delays and road closures, are expected in the area over the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals in the area are advised to monitor developments to the situation, anticipate residual transportation disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.