Panic alarm at War Memorial Gymnasium was accidental, Blacksburg VA
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False AlarmAs discussed during the dispatch call, a panic alarm was triggered at the War Memorial Gymnasium at Virginia Tech. Security responded and later confirmed the alarm was accidental.
Audio|Heard on: Montgomery County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
00:53
Transcript:
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Intervie, Tech-155.
00:02
Go ahead.
00:05
I have gotched you to a business alarm,
00:08
War Memorial Gymnasium room at Charlie 250.
00:10
Charlie 250.
00:12
Panic alarm, called by the security center.
00:16
Several.
00:26
50 to 155. Do you get that?
00:30
104 if you get them about just as to this lockout.
00:36
104.
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NRV's direct, 50.
00:41
Security center to 50.
00:45
Yes.
00:48
Meet contact.
00:49
It was accidental.
00:52
104. Did it reset.
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:
War Memorial Hall, 370 Drillfield Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24061
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
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