Teen facing attempted murder charge in bus shooting
Man, 18, also facing charges
CBC News
Posted: Feb 11, 2013 4:53 PM AT
Last Updated: Feb 11, 2013 6:09 PM AT
Police said the number 72 bus was carrying seven passengers on Pinecrest Drive when a fight erupted among three passengers last Thursday. (Craig Paisley/CBC)
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A 16-year-old boy is facing charges of attempted murder in connection with a shooting on a Metro Transit bus last Thursday in Dartmouth.
The charge is in addition to numerous weapons charges and an assault with a weapon charge in the case.
Police said the number 72 bus was carrying seven passengers on Pinecrest Drive when a fight erupted among three passengers. A shot was fired, but no one was hit.
An 18-year-old man has already been charged with assault causing a disturbance.
Const. Pierre Bourdages said police are still looking for a 17-year-old girl in connection with the case.
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