Haverford Township police were called to Wynnewood Lanes Friday around 10:30 p.m. on the 2200 block of Haverford Road.
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According to officials, an argument between a man and his ex-girlfriend took place outside the bowling alley over a custody dispute involving their 8-year-old daughter.
During the argument, the father of the girl pulled out a handgun and fired four to six shots, officials say.
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Police say the gun misfired and the woman was not hit. She refused medical treatment on the scene.
Officials say the child was never on the scene during the altercation.
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Police say the man left before officers arrived.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Haverford Township police.