Calgary police arrested a man after a gun was fired in the northeast community of Whitehorn Sunday evening.
Just after 5:30 p.m., police received calls of gunfire at a residence in the 300 block of Whitlock Way N.E.
Investigators believe a man drove to the property, left his vehicle and began to approach a home when a verbal fight took place between him and the homeowner.
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Police said the homeowner had a loaded rifle and threatened the other man.
According to a police press release issued Wednesday, when the man attempted to leave the property, the homeowner is believed to have fired at the vehicle as it drove away.
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Officers believe the two men are known to one another.
Police seized a rifle from the scene and charged Brian Crispens, 34, with five firearms-related charges and one count of uttering threats.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the CPS non-emergency line at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
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