Shooting Update

RCMP say a man and woman are in critical condition after a double shooting this afternoon in New Germany.(Wednesday, June 30) Const. Les Kakonyi says the shootings happened in the parking lot of Barry's Fresh Mart just after 12:30 p.m.
Kakonyi says police believe the man shot the woman before shooting himself. He says they are known to one another, but he won't reveal the nature of their relationship. Both have been taken to a hospital in Halifax where Kakonyi said they were listed in critical condition. Meantime, residents of the community are holding a prayer and candlelight vigil at the Lion's Club Park at 8 o'clock tonight.