Driver found asleep after report of gunfire, Memphis TN
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of possible gunfire near Whitney Avenue. A gold Nissan Altima was found in the street with a man slumped over the wheel. After investigation, officers determined that no shooting had occurred and the driver was asleep.
Audio|Heard on: Memphis Police and Shelby County Sheriff
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03:31
Transcript:
00:00
One 411-51-142 and 172.
00:04
A possible shooting near Whitney Avenue.
00:07
Two or three shots fired about 30 minutes ago, and there is a male.
00:14
Something is out of the way of an old gold Nissan Altima.
00:18
Request officer check it near Whitney.
00:36
Officers responding to a shooting near Whitney Avenue.
01:08
Said it was a gold Nissan Altima in the middle of the street with a male slumped over the wheel.
03:17
I made contact with the person; he was just asleep behind the wheel.
03:23
Check, all cars be advised it's not going to be a confirmed shooting.
03:31
He was asleep.
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Location mentioned:
Whitney Ave, Memphis, TN 38127
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