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Jul 13, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
Halifax police say shooting and hostage call was hoax
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Halifax Regional Police said a reported shooting and hostage situation that triggered an evacuation was a hoax.
WHO: Halifax Regional Police (HRP)
WHAT: Police said a caller’s report of a shooting and hostage situation prompting an evacuation was a hoax.
WHEN: Jul 13, 2026 at 11:25 AM ET
WHERE: Bedford, Nova Scotia
WHY: Motive not yet established.
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