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Kitchener man arrested in connection with recent gun-related incident at local bar

A man in handcuffs. Pixabay file

Waterloo Regional Police say they have made an arrest in connection with a recent gun-related incident that occurred at closing time at a Kitchener bar.

On Aug. 23, officers were called to a licensed establishment at the corner of Victoria Street North and Natchez Road at around 2 a.m. for reports of a man who pulled a weapon.

Read more: Waterloo police investigating after man pulls gun after being asked to leave bar in Kitchener

They say callers said a man was asked to leave the bar, which caused a skirmish, during which he pulled out a gun.

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Police say the gun was not fired, nor were any injuries reported as a result of the incident.

Read more: Police release video of 2 men connected to Waterloo highway shooting

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They say a 20-year-old man from Kitchener was arrested on Tuesday.

He is facing a number of charges, including carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and careless use of a firearm.

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