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Police are searching for a suspect after two people reported being threatened with a firearm Wednesday morning in Halifax.
Halifax Regional Police said in a news release that investigators were called to Kelly Street shortly before 8 a.m.
Officers learned that three people were involved in an physical altercation when one person threatened the other two with a firearm.
The suspect fled the scene and was believed to be inside a residence on Kelly Street, the release said.
One man sustained minor injuries from the altercation and was treated on scene.
An emergency response team was deployed and searched a residence, but was unable to find the suspect or the firearm. Two women inside the residence were taken into custody and are being held for questioning.
The investigation is ongoing and police continue to look for the suspect, who is described as a man around 35 years old, approximately six feet tall and wearing a grey track suit.
The incident is not believed to be random.
Kelly Street was closed for a time as police investigated. Police said a small police presence would remain in the area Wednesday as the investigation continued.
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