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Rifle aimed at driver in Saskatoon road rage incident

A driver had a rifle aimed at him in an alleged Saskatoon road rage incident following a minor collision. File / Global News

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A minor collision just outside of Saskatoon turned into an alleged road rage incident after one driver pointed a rifle at another driver.

Saskatoon police said the collision happened early Thursday morning on Highway 7 west of the city.

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One of the drivers took off without leaving any information.

The second driver followed and the vehicles eventually came to a stop at 22nd Street West and Betts Avenue.

At that point, police said the drivers had an argument. A man then grabbed a long-barreled gun from his vehicle and aimed it at the second driver.

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He then fled on foot with what is believed to be a .22-calibre rifle.

No shots were fired and no injuries were reported.

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Police are looking for a man around 40 years of age who was wearing a black coat and toque.

The vehicle he was driving has been impounded.

Police continue to investigate and ask anyone with information to contact Saskatoon police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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