Police investigate weapons incident involving youths in Kitchener

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Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a weapons-related incident after a weapon was discharged near three youths in Kitchener early Sunday morning.

Police said the incident occurred at approximately 1 a.m. in the area of Fairway Road South and Highway 8 South.

According to investigators, three youths were approached by multiple individuals travelling in a vehicle. During the encounter, a weapon was discharged and the youths fled the area.

No physical injuries were reported.

Police describe the suspect vehicle as a dark-coloured, older-model sedan.

Investigators have not released descriptions of the suspects and have not indicated what type of weapon was involved.

The investigation remains ongoing.