Fireworks mistaken for gunshots at Cavalry Cemetery, Waltham MA
Disorderly ConductRadio dispatch of officers sent to near High St Cavalry Cemetery after calls reporting gunfire. Responding units checked the area and determined the sounds were fireworks.
Audio|Source: Waltham Police & Fire
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Dispatch acknowledged responding (number withheld). Waltham Control (number withheld) and (number withheld) advised. (number withheld) linemen. Square. near High St Cavalry Cemetery. They received a report of shots fired at an accelerated rate in the area of the cemetery. (number withheld) and (number withheld) receivers. Right. Detail up. (number withheld). (number withheld). (number withheld). We're heading that way also. Thank you. Detail officer, Waltham Control. I'm on a detail on Hovey Road. Those were fireworks at the cemetery. While we're at the cemetery, Roger. (number withheld). I have that. I'll just continue on. Roger. (number withheld) continuing. You can slow down. (number withheld) if you remain available. Roger. (number withheld). The report. Roger. (number withheld) to Waltham. I'll be clear for O'Row Street. (number withheld), Q.Rold Street, (number withheld).
Dispatch acknowledged responding (number withheld). Waltham Control (number withheld) and (number withheld) advised. (number withheld) linemen. Square. near High St Cavalry Cemetery. They received a report of shots fired at an accelerated rate in the area of the cemetery. (number withheld) and (number withheld) receivers. Right. Detail up. (number withheld). (number withheld). (number withheld). We're heading that way also. Thank you. Detail officer, Waltham Control. I'm on a detail on Hovey Road. Those were fireworks at the cemetery. While we're at the cemetery, Roger. (number withheld). I have that. I'll just continue on. Roger. (number withheld) continuing. You can slow down. (number withheld) if you remain available. Roger. (number withheld). The report. Roger. (number withheld) to Waltham. I'll be clear for O'Row Street. (number withheld), Q.Rold Street, (number withheld).
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Location mentioned:
Near High St, Waltham, MA 02453
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