Man Charged After Fight Involving Sensory Irritant Forces Evacuation of Lower Sackville Grocery Store
A 40-year-old man faces multiple charges after a fight involving a sensory irritant at a Lower Sackville grocery store on October 29 led to an evacuation and medical emergencies.
A fight involving a sensory irritant at a grocery store in Lower Sackville prompted an evacuation and left two people requiring medical attention on October 29.
The RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment said the incident occurred around 1:35 p.m. at a store on Cobequid Road. Police, Emergency Health Services (EHS), and fire services responded to reports of a fight during which a sensory irritant was used. The deployment of the substance forced the evacuation of the building, and the store remained closed for the rest of the day.
A 35-year-old male victim was treated at the scene. A store employee suffered a medical emergency and was transported to the hospital.
John (Courtney) Arnold Coyne, 40, of Lower Sackville, was arrested in connection with the incident. He faces multiple charges, including two counts of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, administering a noxious substance, unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon, two counts of possession of a weapon contrary to order, mischief, failing to comply with an undertaking, and failing to comply with a probation order.
Coyne appeared in Dartmouth Provincial Court on October 30 and was remanded into custody. He is scheduled to reappear in court on November 5.