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Reported gunshot sounds found to be car backfireAnsonia CT

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Ansonia, CT

Officers responded to reports of two popping sounds near Lafayette and Anton streets. After investigation, the sounds were determined to be from a car backfiring, not gunshots.

Audio|Source: Ansonia, Derby, Seymour and Shelton Police
01:41
Transcript:
00:00
I have a witness on near 6th Street, said they heard two pops about 15 minutes ago.
00:05
I believe they came from the area of Lafayette at Anton.
00:11
Roger.
00:13
I'm for you quick.
00:24
Go over to Seville Road.
00:27
If you want to give me a 16, I can explain to you the situation.
00:30
TIP 411 reports a blue pickup truck, possibly 030 in the area.
00:40
Roger for 12.
00:44
Popping dispatch for a second if you're 12.
00:50
Roger.
00:53
One to one, I'm on 24.
00:58
I'm on 24. I do.
01:27
565. All right, we're going to be clear.
01:30
There's no evidence of 52 Charlie.
01:34
We spoke to some of the people on the road and they said sound like more of a car back firing than actual shots.
01:40
So we're going to be clear.

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shot spotter would know the difference

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