Man carrying rifle near intersection discards weapon, Fort Smith AR
Police responded to reports of a man walking near 8th Street and Division carrying a rifle accompanied by a woman. He did not threaten anyone and later discarded the firearm. Officers searched the area but lost sight of them.
Audio|Source: Fort Smith Police Dispatch
01:17
Transcript:
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As responding, it's going to be a subject with a gun, near 8th and Division.
00:05
They're headed towards the park on North Sixth.
00:07
It's a male walking with a rifle.
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Black male, black flair with a red stripe.
00:14
He's also walking with a woman.
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We're still public service.
00:19
Of course.
00:25
He hasn't threatened anybody. The female is wearing a gray sweater.
00:41
Oh, there.
00:44
He just discarded it somewhere with the female, maybe in backyards nearby.
00:49
He wasn't in the park and now I think he went back off him.
00:53
Do I need to hold traffic?
00:56
Negative. I don't have eyes on them right now.
01:04
Check south teeth.
01:10
The next female running eastbound.
01:14
Like Neltz off his hoodie, no longer has firearms.
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Location mentioned:
N 8th St & Division St, Fort Smith, AR 72904
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