Fireworks reported near Sidetrack Lounge mistaken for gunshots, Great Falls MT


Approximately ten sounds were reported near Sidetrack Lounge and suspected to be gunshots. Investigation found no evidence of gunfire. Fireworks were reported in the area, explaining the sounds.
Audio|Source: Great Falls Police
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Transcript:
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You head towards near 9th Ave N, Sidetrack Lounge.
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Caller thinks that they heard about ten shots in the area about three minutes ago.
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That's important.
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Three and five and four.
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380, I'm gonna float that way as well.
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Sanfer. 388272, you can hang tight feet I'm headed that way.
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Super. Number. 272 you said you're also headed that way.
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Yeah, or did we just get the one call so far on this? Yeah, 10-4[1].
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3-8-5-23.
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285-10-5-10-5.
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Also, just spoke to some people in the area.
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They said that they did not hear gunshots, but there were fireworks in the area.
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10-4: Acknowledgement
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Location mentioned:
Near 9th Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59401
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