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Teen fireworks sparks emergency response near Maple Drive, Gardendale AL
Responding to reports of shots fired, police found teenagers near Maple Drive with no guns, who claimed fireworks caused the noise. No danger found, situation resolved peacefully.
Audio|Heard on: North Jefferson Police
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01:17
Transcript:
00:00
5.03, I'm home you en route to near Maple Dr on a report of shots fired.
00:06
Three people walking, appear to be young adults or possibly teenagers, going in and out of people's driveways, firing a gun.
00:15
70,
00:17
what was that address?
00:28
Near Maple Dr is going to be where the caller is located, it's going to be in that area.
00:39
3, I'm in the area.
00:44
12.09.
00:53
I believe I found the individuals that are not doing anything at the moment and don't have a firearm outside with their parents.
01:00
They said they got a fire going and some things may have went off there tonight.
01:06
101212.
01:09
9-72. Go ahead.
01:13
Yes, in my copy.
01:14
I guess I can turn it back around then.
01:16
12-12.
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Location mentioned:
Maple Dr, Gardendale, AL 35071
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