Backfiring vehicle mistaken for gunshots, Muncie IN


Caller reports loud backfiring from a white vehicle on Bethel Avenue that sounded like gunshots. Responders found no evidence of shots fired.
Audio|Source: Muncie and Delaware County Public Safety
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21, 1042. Here. 16, 1042. 1042. 10, 1042. 10, 1042. Sure. Go ahead. Just heads up in case I get further calls. I can hear what sounded like shots. There was a white vehicle just west on Bethel that was backfiring pretty loudly. It was not shots fired. 924. I was able to get the vehicle started. Just leave me on for a second and I'll clear myself after I make some notes.
21, 1042. Here. 16, 1042. 1042. 10, 1042. 10, 1042. Sure. Go ahead. Just heads up in case I get further calls. I can hear what sounded like shots. There was a white vehicle just west on Bethel that was backfiring pretty loudly. It was not shots fired. 924. I was able to get the vehicle started. Just leave me on for a second and I'll clear myself after I make some notes.
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Location mentioned:
W Bethel Ave, Muncie, IN 47304
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