UPDATE: Police seeking two men after gunfire was heard in Kingston's west-end

Kingston Police say they have made an arrest in the case.

UPDATE: Kingston Police say they have arrested two people in connection to the incident. A 23-year-old from Kingston and a 22-year-old from Arden along with the vehicle in question were located on Tuesday in the area of Barrack St and Wellington St by members of the CORE Unit. Both were charged and later released with future court dates.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Kingston Police Service are investigating after gunfire was heard in a west-end neighbourhood.

Two men were seen by a resident in the parking lot of Kingston West Free Methodist Church around 6 pm Thursday.

Investigators say both were firing a rifle into a wooded area off Woodbine Rd. Both fled in a vehicle before police arrived.

Investigators say spent shell casings were discovered at the scene. They believe the suspects were target shooting a sign and barrel in the southeast direction towards Taylor Kidd Blvd.

The suspects are described as adult males, one was wearing a plaid pattered winter jacket with blue jeans while the other was dressed entirely in black and wearing a hooded sweater with a graphic on the back.

Both fled in an early 2000’s model white 4-door Pontiac Grand Am. The firearm is described as a rifle with a mounted scope and sling attached.

There were no reports of injuries.

Anyone who sees the vehicle or the suspects are being asked not to approach them. Instead contact Kingston Police at 613-549-4660 ext 0, 9-1-1, or email bwatt@kingstonpolice.ca.

Story by Ken Hashizume