An RCMP cruiser. Image: staff photo
Two people have been charged with attempt to commit murder after a home invasion in Upper Hammonds Plains.
Halifax RCMP responded to the invasion on Lifestyles Lane on Wednesday afternoon. A man and a woman had forced their way into the home and shot at another man inside of it. Officers say the victim was known to the attackers.
The 28-year-old man suffered minor injuries but was able chase the assailants away using an axe. The suspects fled in a grey Honda Civic. Officers were able to quickly locate the car and attempted a traffic stop, but the suspects gave chase and were pursued onto Highway 101 by the RCMP.
It wasn’t until the suspects collided with another vehicle that officers were able to make the arrests. They collided with a Ford Focus at the intersection of Highway 14 and Wentworth Road in Sweets Corner.
The 80-year-old woman driving the Focus suffered minor injuries and was treated by emergency health services.
The 25-year old man and the 22-year-old woman responsible for the crimes have been charged with the following and will appear in provincial court in June.
For the man:
- Attempt to Commit Murder
- Careless Use of Firearm
- Break and Entering with Intent
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Carrying Concealed Weapon
- Administering Noxious Thing
- Failure to Comply with Order
- Possession Contrary to Order
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm
- Discharging Firearm with Intent
- Possession of Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Possession of Weapon Obtained by Commission of Offence
For the woman:
- Attempt to Commit Murder
- Possession of Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Discharging Firearm with Intent
- Unsafe Storage of Firearm
- Break and Entering with Intent
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Carrying Concealed Weapon
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Disguise with Intent
- Administering Noxious Thing
- Unauthorized Possession in Motor Vehicle
