Dramatic Halifax Pursuit: Officer Fires at Erratic Vehicle Endangering Public

Halifax Regional Police are on an urgent search for two male suspects following a harrowing early morning incident where an officer discharged their firearm at a vehicle driving erratically and attempting to strike pedestrians and another car on Highway 102.

The tense encounter unfolded in the pre-dawn hours of Saturday, May 11, when an officer patrolling Highway 102 near the Larry Uteck Boulevard exit observed a vehicle operating dangerously.

The officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the vehicle brazenly refused to comply, instead fleeing the scene.

The situation escalated dramatically shortly thereafter. The same vehicle was then witnessed engaging in incredibly reckless and life-threatening behavior, actively attempting to strike both pedestrians and another vehicle.

Faced with this immediate and severe threat to public safety, the officer made the critical decision to discharge their firearm, striking the suspect vehicle.

Despite the officer's intervention, the dark-coloured sedan managed to flee the area. Thankfully, no injuries to the public or the officer have been reported in connection with this dangerous incident.

Police describe the suspect vehicle as a dark-coloured sedan, possibly a newer model Honda Civic or Accord.

The aftermath has prompted a dual investigation. Halifax Regional Police are diligently investigating the initial erratic driving, the flight from police, and the dangerous acts committed by the suspects.

Concurrently, the Nova Scotia Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) has launched an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the officer's decision to discharge their firearm, a standard procedure whenever a police officer uses such force.

Authorities are appealing to the public for assistance.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dash camera footage, or possesses information that could aid in identifying the vehicle or the two male suspects is urged to contact Halifax Regional Police at 902-490-5020. This remains an active and serious investigation as police work to apprehend those responsible for this grave threat to public safety.