Report of possible shots or fireworks near bridge

Heard on: Mendocino County Sheriff, Fire, EMS, Cal Fire and CHP

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95, it's going to be a report of shooting in the area or fireworks in the area of the Eel River Bridge.

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RP (name withheld) calling from the area.

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Advice she heard two shots fired, but then advised she possibly thinks they may be fireworks.

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She believes the suspects are juveniles.

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She then advised she heard them driving erratically.

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There was a 415[1] verbal approximately 30 minutes ago, but seems to be resolved.

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The suspects are going to be down by the river on the left-hand side up to the bridge.

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All info is going to be heard only, not seen.

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10-4, I'll give them 21.

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10-4.

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Guys, can I check on it?

Police codes explained

The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:

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415: Disturbance or disturbing the peace, including domestic or verbal conflicts.

7/24/2026 11:25 PM

Weapons

South Fork Eel River Bridge, 63901 Shoreline Hwy, Leggett, CA 95585

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible gunshots or fireworks near the Eel River Bridge along Shoreline Highway in the Leggett area. The reporting party, calling from nearby, said she heard two loud bangs, believed the people involved were juveniles driving erratically, and mentioned an earlier apparent verbal disturbance about 30 minutes before. The activity was reported along the river near the bridge and was only heard, not seen.