RCMP are investigating after a 21-year-old man was killed early Monday morning in a drive-by shooting in Eastern Passage, N.S.
Police say the man was walking with a woman along Hornes Road at around 12:45 a.m., when a passing car stopped and the victim was shot.
Neighbours told Global News that the man fell into a ditch after being shot.
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The man was rushed to hospital where he later died.
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The victim’s identity has not been released.
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Michael Latter, who has lived on Hornes Road for the 62 years, expressed shock at the news on Monday.
“Nothing like that happens here,” Latter said.
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RCMP do not believe this was a random incident. There is no suspect description available.
Investigators could be seen canvassing the area on Monday afternoon.
Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
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