Gunshot sounds near 5th and Allegheny found to be car backfire, Philadelphia PA


Initial reports of gunshots near 5th and Allegheny in Philadelphia were investigated and determined to be car backfiring. No actual shooting was confirmed and the crowd dispersed.
Audio|Source: Philadelphia Police - Citywide
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Transcript:
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Now reported gunshots. Fifth and Allegheny is going to be just south of 5th.
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That's Pete, and then 25th, Porte of Gunshots.
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It's 5th and Allegheny just south of Allegheny near 5th Street.
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We're gunshots, 5th and Allegheny just south.
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Soor's heading 8.
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Okay, I'm about, we got anything else already?
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Negative. Okay. Okay,
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special events. Proceed. 25 same 80 said it's going to be from cars back firing.
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Alright, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
5th St & Allegheny Av, Philadelphia, PA 19133
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