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Shots fired and attempted carjacking near Oak LnCottonwood CA

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Oak Ln, Cottonwood, CA 96022

Multiple suspects fired shots and attempted to forcibly abduct the reporter and family members near Oak Ln. The suspects used a gray Ford Escape with Oregon plates. Victims resisted and were not taken. No confirmed shootings of victims. Police are investigating and seeking further information.

Audio|Source: Shasta County Sheriff and Redding Police Dispatch
04:28
Transcript:
00:00
Shots fired near Oak Ln,
00:02
multiple callers advising an incident occurred,
00:08
possibly a carjacking, male subject fired a firearm at the original reporter.
00:16
Subjects may have attempted to kidnap another family member.
00:22
Still trying to get further information.
00:28
Charles 997.
00:30
George 9, I copy on me if I could.
00:35
Roll 399-4.
00:36
George, I copy.
00:37
Still trying to get further information.
00:39
Vehicle associated is a gray Ford Escape.
00:40
Oregon plate 055 Clean CM Union.
00:48
A female advised a male came to her door stating subjects had shot inside his residence and were breaking the door down.
00:57
The subject went back to his house, said that was the neighbor.
01:03
Trying to get further information.
01:04
Unknown if suspects are still present.
01:09
An individual did not stay and is medical for now.
01:12
Units dispatched to Cottonwood for assistance.
01:29
Last few, covered by the repeater.
01:34
Shastcom, George 685-2-3, have valid entry.
01:39
George 6, copy.
01:40
Units responding have priors at this location with (name withheld).
01:43
Known to carry firearms and be a threat to law enforcement.
01:48
Unknown if involved at this time.
01:52
George 9.9, copy.
01:55
David 3.85 code, classroom board of inter.
02:01
David 3, 104.
02:04
George 4, code from 273.
02:10
Boy 3 on 852. Boy 3 on 885 code, I-5 and down points.
02:15
Suspect vehicle is a gray Ford Escape with Oregon plate 055, belonging to suspect, not victim.
02:25
Everyone accounted for, no confirmed kidnapping occurred, just possible attempt and shots fired.
02:31
Still seeking further information.
02:35
Poor reception conditions.
02:36
Unknown number of occupants in vehicle.
02:40
Copy.
02:43
Need good suspect vehicle description and travel direction.
02:48
Unknown direction of travel.
02:50
Suspect vehicle described as gray Ford Escape.
02:55
Oregon plate similar, unknown direction from Oak Ln.
02:58
Okay.
03:01
Copy.
03:07
ShoutCom, 219.
03:11
219.
03:13
Any reports of victims at this time?
03:19
Negative for gunshot victims known at this time, possibly just shots fired and attempted kidnapping of unknown status due to poor cell reception.
03:34
Subjects attempted to forcibly abduct reporter and two family members, fired shots, unsuccessful in abduction.
03:45
Victims attempted to escape vehicle.
03:54
219, copy.
03:56
Confirm Ford Escape is suspect vehicle.
03:59
Good description available.
04:01
Check if air unit available.
04:05
Copy. Request state highway patrol assistance for ground units.
04:14
219 affirmative.
04:16
Confirm good suspect vehicle description and broadcast to unit Polo.
04:22
Affirmative, suspect vehicle is gray Ford Escape.
04:25
Oregon plate starting 055 Queen San Union.

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Oak Ln, Cottonwood, CA 96022

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