Reports of shots in Highland Ave area likely fireworks, Alton IL
Weapons (Possible/Unconfirmed)Multiple reports of shots fired near Highland Ave were investigated but found to likely be fireworks. No injuries or threats were confirmed.
Audio|Source: Alton Police, Fire, EMS and Public Works
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You know, she's in near Highland.
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One or four to probably six shots fired in the area.
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Florida did not see anything, she ducked down in her car.
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I'm looking one to dispatch myself in four, ten, ten, six.
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Quick. I'm using Charles one for this, too.
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Yeah, well, we should just be a few minutes.
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He said somewhere around central, possibly highlands, somewhere in that area.
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No specific location yet.
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Govore. The third year.
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You're checking. Okay.
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3, FEMA caller, she said she just passed you, but there's a little boy walking on Highland somewhere, he told her that it was possibly just fireworks.
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Civil.
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I've spoken to probably 8 and 9 people now.
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They're all saying it was fireworks.
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No, everyone says anything else.
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Location mentioned:
Near Highland Ave, Alton, IL 62002
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