Man charged after allegedly fleeing from scene of collision, firing gun: Durham police

A 23-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly fleeing from a collision and discharging a firearm in Pickering, Ont., police say.

Durham Regional Police said on Thursday at around 10:50 p.m., officers received a report of an armed person.

Police said the suspect was allegedly involved in a collision with another vehicle in the area of Brock Road and Palmers Sawmill Road.

According to police, both drivers involved in the crash suffered minor injuries.

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Officers said the suspect allegedly fled the area on foot and witnesses then reported hearing a gunshot.

Police said the suspect was located and taken into custody.

According to police, a loaded firearm and an expended casing were found in the area.

Twenty-three-year-old Thaksan Kulatheeswaran from Toronto has been charged with 12 offences including operation while impaired, possession of a loaded or restricted firearm and careless handling of a firearm.

Officers said the accused was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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