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Police in Nova Scotia say a man accused of shooting two people has been taken into custody in the Membertou area of Cape Breton.

Cape Breton Regional Police say the suspect is accused of shooting a man and a woman in North Sydney and Florence, N.S., on Saturday.

They say the male victim is being treated for serious injuries, while the woman is in stable condition.

Officers say they’re still investigating the shootings, and they expect to release more information as it comes in.

They did not say what charges the suspect may face.

Police had initially warned that they thought the suspect was on the run and could be armed.

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