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North River shooting sends man to hospital

Another individual charged with careless use of firearm

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NORTH RIVER, N.S. — A 22-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being shot at a residence on Truro Road in North River early Thursday morning.

RCMP Cpl. Jennifer Clarke told the Truro News police responded to a call at 2:34 a.m. indicating a firearm had been discharged accidentally.

Another individual has been arrested for careless use of a firearm.

“There is no safety risk to the public at this time,” Clarke said. The incident remains under investigation.

More to follow.

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