Fireworks mistaken for gunfire near Berryhill Rd, Charlotte NC
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible shooting incident near Berryhill Road after a caller reported hearing gunfire and someone knocking on their door. The caller later determined the sounds were likely fireworks and asked to cancel the response. Units were advised to still check the area out of caution.
Audio|Heard on: Mecklenburg NC Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:12
Transcript:
00:00
I'm gonna go ahead and start you guys toward the shots fired in the 31st.
00:03
Near Berryhill Rd.
00:04
Caller said someone was shooting in the yard and knocking on their door.
00:09
Couldn't provide a description.
00:12
Unknown description of the individual, but there is a vehicle parked in front of their window.
00:17
A sedan with the lights still on.
00:21
Whenever more metro units are clear, we also have shots fired coming in near Woodward.
00:28
Actually, the channel is broken.
00:31
Yeah, go ahead.
00:34
(number withheld). I am off from Boston.
00:38
Do you use what?
00:40
Oh.
00:41
Nope.
00:43
Nope.
00:45
Units to Berryhill, updated comments say that after the caller's investigation they've determined it's not gunshots but possibly fireworks.
00:54
Still wants us to check the area.
00:57
(number withheld) off duty, have a good night.
01:01
You as well, Merry Christmas.
01:03
And four appreciate the update.
01:06
Now the caller is actually requesting to cancel altogether.
01:10
So I'll switch you guys around.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Berryhill Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208
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