HALIFAX -- A man has life-threatening injuries after he was shot in Bedford, N.S. Thursday night.

Police say they responded to reports of gunshots at 11 pm near the intersection of Broad Street and Farrington Way, just off Larry Uteck Boulevard.

Police say his injuries were "consistent" with a gunshot wound.

A number of officers were dispatched to the scene, including K-9 and members of the Emergency Response Team.

Officers are still on scene this morning, though the area is open to traffic. One patio is cordoned off with police tape.

Police say they don't have a suspect description and so far no arrests have been made.

Halifax Regional Police is asking anyone with information to reach out or call Crime Stoppers.

With files from the Canadian Press.