Halifax Regional Police say a 17-year-old boy is facing weapons charges after he accidentally shot himself in the leg.
Police say the teen arrived at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre shortly after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. He was treated for a gunshot wound and released from hospital.
Police say the teen’s injuries appear to have been self-inflicted and accidental.
He is due in court Thursday morning to face various weapons charges.
