Fireworks mistaken for gunfire near Glen Oaks, Los Angeles CA
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a report of possible gunfire near Colbath Avenue in the Glen Oaks and Tuck Circle area. Further investigation determined the sounds were fireworks, and there was no evidence of a shooting or related vehicle activity.
Audio|Heard on: LAPD Dispatch - Valley Bureau
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00:23
Transcript:
00:00
Hey Van Nuys unit, shots fired heard only in the area near Colbath.
00:04
(Name withheld) heard two gunshots, Code 2[1] incident 3878-3937 near Glen Oaks and Tuck Circle.
00:11
Shall go for no evidence of vehicle to influence.
00:16
Roger, can I put the call on your tech?
00:20
All units go for fireworks only near Colvath.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Code 2: Urgent, non-emergency response; proceed promptly without lights or siren, obeying all traffic laws.
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Location mentioned:
Colbath Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401
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