An argument in Chinatown escalated into a gunshot being fired this morning, according to the Honolulu Police Department.

HPD patrol officers responded to the 100 N. Beretania St. block near the Chinese Cultural Plaza at about 10:15 a.m. after reports of a gunshot and several masked individuals fleeing on foot. An investigation reveled that an argument led to a person discharging a firearm, police said.

No injuries were reported, according to HPD, which has opened a reckless endangering investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or contact CrimeStoppers at 808-955-8300.

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