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Police Search for Armed Suspect in Dartmouth, N.S. Area; Residents Urged to Shelter in Place

Residents in the Gaston Road area of Dartmouth, N.S., have been advised to remain indoors as authorities search for an armed individual.

Halifax Regional Police responded to reports of a man with a firearm allegedly threatening individuals known to him at approximately 9:20 a.m. on Tuesday.

The suspect, described as a white male in his late 40s, about six feet tall, weighing around 170 pounds, with tattoos on both arms and a bald head, fled the scene on foot before law enforcement arrived. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket, black t-shirt, jeans, and work boots.

As of 10 a.m., Gaston Road was closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic, with a substantial police presence in the vicinity, including K9 units.

Shortly after 10:20 a.m., an emergency alert was issued, urging the public to stay vigilant and avoid approaching the dangerous individual.

Further updates will be provided as they become available, according to police.

Amrita Bhandari

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