Vehicle backfire mistaken for gunfire near Spencer Ave, Claremont NH


Officers responded to reports of loud bangs near Canzon or Spencer Ave. They found a vehicle nearby that was backfiring, causing the noises to be mistaken for gunfire.
Audio|Source: Claremont Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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The report that I'm getting on my 10-9[1], it sounded like it was closer to the Canzon or Spencer Ave area.
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It was two shots.
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It was a quick bang and then a second and then another one.
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I'm currently behind a vehicle that's known to backfire and sound like I'm just.
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Okay, nice.
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10-9: Repeat message
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Location mentioned:
Spencer Ave, Claremont, NH 03743
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