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Santa Clarita Valley deputies recovered a replica firearm after they responded to an alleged shooting in Valencia Wednesday morning.
UPDATE 2:19 p.m. 12/18:
Law enforcement was able to determine that the weapon involved was a BB gun, a replica firearm, that had been fired once into the air, according to Robert Jensen, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.
“Witnesses believed it was a real gun,” Jensen said.
The male suspect was detained at a nearby business by law enforcement, then later released.
No injury or assault was reported, according to Jensen.
ORIGINAL STORY:
On Wednesday around 11:45 a.m., deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station responded to an alleged shooting on the 29089 block of Avenue Penn in Valencia, according to initial reports.
A weapon was recovered inside a vehicle at the scene, according to officials on the scene.
Deputies are currently investigating the incident, though no specifics were available.
At least one person was detained during investigation, according to officials at the scene.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) was also dispatched to the scene, but determined that the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department had the situation under control, according to Luis Sanchez with LACoFD.
Ed. Note: This story has been updated with additional information.
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