Community Alert: Firearms Attempted Murder Charges in West Hants

SECTION 1: THE ALERT

On the evening of June 10, 2026, officers from the West Hants RCMP Detachment, supported by specialized units, responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle and possible gunfire on Cottage Street in Windsor, Nova Scotia. When police arrived, they found apparent gunshot damage to a home and additional damage to a vehicle parked at that residence. The vehicle believed to be involved had already left the scene, but fortunately, no one was physically injured.

Following a coordinated investigation involving West Hants RCMP officers and the Southwest Nova Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SWN SCEU), police identified a suspect. The next day, on June 11, 2026, officers located the man at a residence on Christopher Hartt Road in Ellershouse. With support from the Nova Scotia RCMP Emergency Response Team, police safely arrested the suspect during a traffic stop after he left the residence as a passenger in a vehicle. A Windsor man, aged 40, now faces serious firearms-related and violence-related charges.

SECTION 2: OFFICIAL DETAILS

According to the RCMP, the investigation began around 9:30 p.m. on June 10, 2026, when officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Cottage Street in Windsor. While en route, police received additional information suggesting that shots may have been fired from that vehicle. At the scene, officers found:

• Damage to a residence consistent with a gunshot impact
• Additional damage to a vehicle parked at the same property
• No reported injuries to individuals at or near the residence

Investigators from the West Hants RCMP and the SWN SCEU identified a man believed to be involved in the incident. On June 11, 2026, officers learned he was at a home on Christopher Hartt Road in Ellershouse. Given the potential risk to the public and police, the Nova Scotia RCMP Emergency Response Team was called in to help with the arrest.

At approximately 7:40 p.m. on June 11, officers observed the suspect leave the Ellershouse residence as a passenger in a vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted, and the man was safely taken into custody.

The accused is identified as Daimek Walker, 40, of Windsor, Nova Scotia. He is charged with the following offences:

• Attempt to Commit Murder while using a Firearm
• Discharging a Firearm with Intent
• Multiple other firearms-related offences
• Uttering Threats

Police state that, as part of the ongoing investigation, a search warrant was executed at the residence on Christopher Hartt Road in Ellershouse. Officers seized evidence believed to support the charges laid against the accused.

Court status:

• First appearance held on June 12, 2026, at Windsor Provincial Court
• The accused remains in custody, pending future court dates

The RCMP confirm that the investigation remains active under file number 2026-800504.

Police are asking anyone with information that could help this investigation to contact the West Hants RCMP Detachment at 902-798-2207. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can reach 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 mobile app.

Residents who want broader context on local trends can review West Hants, Nova Scotia crime statistics and safety data to understand how serious firearms incidents fit into the overall public safety picture in their community.

SECTION 3: CRIME CANADA SAFETY PERSPECTIVE

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this case highlights the serious risk that firearms-related violence poses to communities in Nova Scotia, even when no injuries occur. Shots reportedly fired from a vehicle into or near a home represent a high level of danger for residents, neighbours, and responding officers. Rapid reporting by community members, followed by coordinated police action, was crucial in this situation.

We encourage residents across West Hants and surrounding areas to report suspicious vehicles, sounds that could be gunfire, or any behaviour that appears threatening as quickly and accurately as possible. When safe to do so, noting details like vehicle make, colour, direction of travel, and licence plate numbers can greatly assist investigators. Staying informed about local safety trends, cooperating with police requests for information, and using anonymous reporting options such as Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-8477) all contribute to safer streets and neighbourhoods. Our mission is to support communities with reliable safety data and clear alerts so that residents can stay aware, prepared, and engaged in preventing further violence.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the nova-scotia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.