Update: One man has been shot and another man is in custody after an incident in Norris Point last night

    Thursday, 7 December 2023 23:28

    By Kody Gardner

    The RCMP issued an advisory around 11:00 p.m. Thursday night.

    A man has been shot and another man is in custody after an incident in Norris Point last night. The injured man was transported to Bonne Bay Health Centre and was treated for injuries not believed to be life-threatening. Rocky Harbour RCMP issued an advisory around 11 o’clock last night asking residents to stay inside their homes with the doors locked. Police say the shooting took place at a residential property on Main Street in Norris Point last night. Officers remain in the area today and the investigation is continuing.

     

    Earlier story: Rocky Harbour RCMP is advising the public of an increased police presence on Main Street in Norris Point as police respond to an unfolding event Thursday night.

    Residents are asked to avoid the area and to stay inside their homes with the doors locked.

    There were no further details provided regarding the incident.

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