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2 people report being shot at in Fountain Valley

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Two people reported being shot at in Fountain Valley early Sunday, authorities said Tuesday.

Police were on patrol near the intersection of Harbor Boulevard and Penguin Avenue at about 1:20 a.m. when two pedestrians waved them down and said they had been shot at, police said.

Police searched the area and found a discarded gun and used shell casings, police said.

Police said they had no suspects who could immediately be tied to the shooting.

A Santa Ana man, Christopher Mendez, 51, who was found near the scene was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and possession of narcotics paraphernalia, police said.

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