Update: Charges laid following shooting in Pictou Landing

February 5, 2021
Pictou Landing, Nova Scotia

News release

Pictou District RCMP have charged one man following a report of shots fired in Pictou Landing on December 13, 2020.

At approximately 5:30 p.m. on December 13, Pictou District RCMP responded to a report of shots fired in the Northumberland Strait near Pictou Landing First Nation. Upon arrival, members learned that a man had observed the crew of a fishing vessel removing lobster traps from the water. The man then approached the fishing vessel in a small boat. As he approached, the fishing vessel accelerated toward him and shots were fired from the vessel. The man was not injured and returned to port. A police investigation followed.

Cameron Harold Fleury, 39, of Caribou, has been charged with the following:

- Assault with a Weapon

- Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance (boat)

- Mischief

Fleury is scheduled to appear virtually in Pictou Provincial Court on March 15, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Pictou District RCMP at 902-755-4141. Should you wish to remain anonymous call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

File # 20201813485

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Contact information

Cpl. Mark Skinner
Public Information Officer
Nova Scotia RCMP
Cell: 902-222-0154
mark.skinner@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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