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Apr 21, 2009 11:18 am US/Central

Gunfire Erupts At Buddhist Temple In SE Minn.

HAMPTON, Minn. (AP) ― There were gunshots fired but no injuries when an argument apparently got out of hand at a Cambodian Buddhist Temple in southeastern Minnesota.

Dakota County Chief Deputy Dave Bellows says no one was hurt Saturday afternoon in the temple near Hampton. He says the incident may be gang related.

It happened during a New Year's festival attended by about 2,000 people. At least two people exchanged gunfire in a parking area just west of the temple.

Bellows says there were eight to 10 gunshots fired, but nobody was hit. Several cars were damaged.

A 29-year-old man was taken into custody. Formal charges have not been filed.

Dakota County Sheriff's deputies are looking for additional suspects.

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