Fireworks mistaken for gunfire near Atlantic Street, Springfield MO
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots near Atlantic Street in Springfield. Upon investigation, the sounds were determined to be fireworks, not gunfire.
Audio|Heard on: Greene MO Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Three Frank 24, 321, a shots call east on Atlantic.
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The caller said it sounds like it's coming from behind Atlantic in this area.
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Caller said it did not sound like fireworks.
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They heard at least ten of them.
00:15
It stopped and then started back up again.
00:18
Three Frank 24 on the scene.
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I'm clear. Commercial and Glenstone.
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321, I'm clear.
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No. 325.
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I heard that it's just fireworks.
00:29
You can go for them instead of that point.
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Location mentioned:
E Commercial St & Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
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