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.
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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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