Man found with gunshot wounds at Halifax homeless encampment

Flinn Park, a designated homeless encampment, was the scene of a crime. (HRP)

By Dan Ahlstrand

Posted October 20, 2025 10:11 am Last Updated October 20, 2025 02:07 pm

Halifax Regional Police are investigating after a man was found with a gunshot wound at Flinn Park on Sunday morning.

Officers were called to the designated homeless encampment around 9:55 a.m., where they found a 30-year-old man suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was taken to hospital.

Police have released few details about the investigation but said they do not believe the shooting was random.

Anyone with information or video from the area is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or using the P3 Tips app.

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