N.S. RCMP arrest suspect after car shot, triggering emergency alert

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LONDONDERRY, N.S. – RCMP in Nova Scotia say they have arrested a man who allegedly shot at a car in Central Onslow early Friday.

The shooting prompted an emergency alert in the morning warning residents in the Cumberland and Colchester counties and East Hants area that 37-year-old Gregory Allen Barr was in possession of a firearm and was believed to be dangerous.

Police say he was safely arrested Friday afternoon in Londonderry.

Cpl. Chris Marshall says the shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. Friday when someone driving along Highway 2 saw a car driving slowly, so they pulled over to offer assistance.

Marshall says the driver of the slow-moving car shot at the person in the vehicle that had stopped before fleeing.

No injuries were reported.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 3, 2023.

This story was produced with the financial assistance of the Meta and Canadian Press News Fellowship.