Deputies investigated a call for a person who was possibly in possession of a gun in Canyon Country Wednesday afternoon, only to find no evidence of a crime, officials said.
Around 12:40 p.m. Wednesday, deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station received reports of a possible person with a gun on the 19000 block of Wellhaven Street in Canyon Country, according to officials.
“They are responding and investigating what they have,” said Lt. Jim Royal with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station around 1:15 p.m.
After an investigation, deputies determined that there was a person with a gun near the location; however, no crime was committed, according to officials.
“He did not brandish a firearm,” said Sgt. Dan Peacock with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.
As of 1:30 p.m., deputies are still investigating if this person is connected with a “possible shots fired” call from Tuesday evening in the vicinity of the area, Peacock said.
Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story, more information will be added as it becomes available.
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