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Elderly man in wheelchair discharges shotgun in garage, Eaton OH

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Near Bluebell Dr, Eaton, OH 45320

An elderly man in a wheelchair discharged a shotgun in his garage at a residence near Bluebell Dr. He reloaded and cocked the weapon but did not fire again. Emergency services are gathering further information.

Audio|Source: Preble County Sheriff and Fire, Eaton Police
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Transcript:
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Near Bluebell Dr on 2-8 Bluebell.
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I have a call online who was across the street advising there's an elderly man at this address in his garage.
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He is in a wheelchair.
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He has a shotgun in his hands.
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And just a few minutes ago here, the shotgun was discharged.
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I'm still getting some more information.
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Yeah.
00:27
Oh, it's getting out.
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Clair 1103.
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1213, 1216, RP advised, he witnessed the elderly man, load to code 40[1],
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and then he cocked it.
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But he hasn't discharged it again.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
code 40: Armed subject

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Location mentioned:
Near Bluebell Dr, Eaton, OH 45320
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