Vehicles perform donuts; person with firearm in parking lot, Mt Holly NC


Two vehicles drove recklessly in a parking lot near Elm St performing donuts. One person exited a vehicle carrying an AR pistol and walked around the lot. There were no threats or violence reported, but the behavior and visible firearm caused concern.
Audio|Source: Gaston County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Near Elm St at the 27 boat landing.
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A Ford F-150 and a Jeep with a bike on the back did donuts in the parking lot.
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One person exited with an AR pistol visible, walking in the lot.
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Caller unsure of situation.
00:20
Caller is in a blue Subaru.
00:23
Dispatch clearance requested for verbal and 17 in the area.
00:28
Dispatch units acknowledged. Location confirmed as Mount Holly.
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Units near Mount Holly Middle School.
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Asked if firearm was used to threaten anyone.
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It was not.
00:41
Concern about reckless driving and armed person exiting vehicle.
00:46
Area is an abandoned building.
00:48
Units to check the subject.
00:49
Acknowledged.
00:50
Caller identified as (name withheld).
00:56
Caller standing near blue Subaru.
00:58
Caller also armed but weapon secured.
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Acknowledged.
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Location mentioned:
Near Elm St, Mt Holly, NC 28120
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