Waterloo Regional Police say they are investigating another reported gun incident in the city of Kitchener.
Police were called to a home near Ramblewood Way and Brookside Crescent after receiving a call about an argument which involved a handgun.
They say a man was said to have been trying to get into vehicles parked in the area when a resident confronted him, and the pair exchanged words.
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A little while later, a loud bang was heard in front of one of the homes.
Police say it is believed the incident happened at around 4:30 a.m.
The officers say the suspect was believed to have had a gun.
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He was last spotted fleeing the scene on foot along Brookside Crescent.
Police are asking anyone with information to call at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Since early July, there have been a half-dozen shootings in Kitchener as well as several other incidents involving handguns.
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