Vehicle exhaust sounds like gunshots on Route 18, New Bedford MA
WeaponsRadio reports a vehicle on Route 18 southbound whose exhaust sounded like gunshots near the Monty's area. A Mercedes was observed circling the area. Officers report they are with the vehicle near Union and Route 18 and plan to check the license plate. The shot spotter system may have been triggered.
Audio|Source: New Bedford Area Police/Fire and MSP Troop D
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Transcript:
Boulevard and Tankhamford, (name withheld), Mercedes circling the area multiple times. I'll handle that. Copy 32. Disregard, 14. Go ahead. Control, be advised. There's a vehicle on 18 southbound with the exhaust. It sounds like gunshots. If shot spotter happens to go off around the Monty's area that's most likely the reason. I heard it around Hillman. (name withheld), I'm out with that vehicle. I'll give you a plate in a minute. I'm going to be out on Union and 18. Copy.
Boulevard and Tankhamford, (name withheld), Mercedes circling the area multiple times. I'll handle that. Copy 32. Disregard, 14. Go ahead. Control, be advised. There's a vehicle on 18 southbound with the exhaust. It sounds like gunshots. If shot spotter happens to go off around the Monty's area that's most likely the reason. I heard it around Hillman. (name withheld), I'm out with that vehicle. I'll give you a plate in a minute. I'm going to be out on Union and 18. Copy.
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MA-18, New Bedford, MA
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