Fireworks mistaken for gunshots near Donoghue Dr, New Carrollton MD
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of possible gunshots near Donoghue Drive and Cathedral Avenue in New Carrollton. After investigation, the sounds were determined to be fireworks.
Audio|Heard on: Prince George's MD Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:25
Transcript:
00:00
Go ahead. Can I get you a new car on 10 towards the town of Gunshot?
00:04
Donahue Drive and Cathedral Avenue, Donahue and Cathedral.
00:08
Caller is advising the sound of gunshots consistently and has requested an officer to check the situation.
00:16
Carrollton 14.
00:18
I checked the area, it's fireworks.
00:21
10-4, you're clear.
00:23
Yeah, we drove through there earlier, it was fireworks.
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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:
Donoghue Dr & Cathedral Ave, New Carrollton, MD 20784
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