One person is in custody after gunshots rang out in west Ottawa early Saturday.

Ottawa police said they were called to the 1900 block of Merivale Road just after 1 a.m. after an alleged clash between two groups led to shots being fired.

One person was injured in the altercation, but their injuries are minor and police said they weren't related to the gunfire.

They said they have someone in their custody pending the end of the investigation by their Guns and Gangs unit.

Anyone with information can call police at 613-236-1222 extension 5050 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477.

UPDATE: 23-year-old Nazar Ismail is facing eight firearms-related charges in connection with the shooting.