Halifax Regional Police are looking for two suspects after a man was shot Tuesday evening in the city's north-end.

Police received reports of gun shots heard in the 5000-block of Drummond Court, and further calls indicated a vehicle was seen leaving the area shortly after the shots were heard.

Through tips from the public, police began their search for a white hatchback with one or two of the windows smashed out. A Nissan Micra matching the description was found at Gottingen Street and Charles Court.

The driver, a 20-year-old man from Halifax, was found suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital and is expected to survive.

Gottingen Street and Uniacke Street were expected to reopen by 10:15 p.m.

Suspects at large

The suspects are described as a black man, five-feet-10-inches tall, wearing blue jeans, a long sleeved black shirt, and a black hood face mask. The second suspect is described as a light skinned black man, wearing blue jeans, a jacket with a hood and gray trim, but no mask or gloves.

Police say the investigation is still in its early stages. They are accepting tips through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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'Two bangs'

People who live in the area of Duffus and Isleville streets, near Drummond Court, told CBC News they heard what sounded like a motorcycle backfiring just after 7 p.m.

James Burgess said he heard "just two bangs."

"I don't think it would be a backfired car with this many cops around," he said.