Possible fireworks mistaken for gunfire near 99th Terrace, Pinellas Park FL
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a possible armed subject near 99th Terrace and 53rd Street after a caller believed someone was firing a rifle. The person was later determined to be setting off fireworks, and officers reduced their response.
Audio|Heard on: Pinellas FL Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:35
Transcript:
00:00
Person near 99th Terrace, caller advising subject in the yard shooting a rifle.
00:16
Subject dressed in all black clothing, possibly alone, last seen walking down the street.
00:40
Caller advising that a male subject is near 99th Terrace and 53rd Street, which is around the curve.
01:12
They're saying they haven't heard any rifles or anything like that.
01:33
This is probably just going to be fireworks.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
99th Terrace, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
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