Gunshots reported on Race Street were fireworks, Westover WV
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to reports of gunshots near Race Street in Westover. Upon investigation, the noises were determined to have been fireworks, and no threat was found.
Audio|Heard on: Monongalia WV Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Shots heard complaint in the area near Race Street.
00:05
Go ahead.
00:07
Caller stated that (name withheld) heard what (name withheld) believed to be five gunshots back to back, unsure what direction they were coming from.
00:13
(Name withheld) didn't see anything, (name withheld) just heard them.
00:17
Ten four, I'll be en route.
00:19
That's received.
00:20
We're also receiving other multiple calls on it.
00:23
Go ahead.
00:25
I'm on scene on Race Street.
00:27
It's fireworks.
00:28
I'm investigating it now.
00:31
Received (number withheld).
00:33
Back (number withheld).
00:36
(Number withheld).
00:38
B-1, a check for Cheat Road break.
00:42
Done.
00:44
You serve me a number for a welfare check, Downwood Manor?
00:48
Received (number withheld).
00:50
(Name withheld) (number withheld).
00:52
(Number withheld)?
00:55
It's been confirmed that it's just fireworks.
00:57
Let's clear out-one.
00:59
At (number withheld).
Disclaimer:
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:
Race St, Westover, WV 26501
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