Report of armed individual inside Newton Walmart, Newton MS


Multiple callers report an individual with guns inside the Newton Walmart, indicating a possible active shooter situation. Authorities are responding to the scene and coordinating their efforts.
Audio|Source: Clarke County Fire and Police
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Transcript:
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Being enrapped to the Newton Walmart, there's an individual, possible active shooter[1] situation, guns out walking in the Walmart.
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Yeah, you've got it down the way, what might need to help?
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I'm out here on the Walmart, I'll head that way.
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What unit is in traffic? What unit is in traffic?
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N-R-601?
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December 5.
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Go ahead. You're advising that there's a possible active shooter[1] at Newton Walmart? Two-four, I just came through.
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So did Jasper, 22? Copy a shoplifter? Reading all units, did you copy? Third team, reading.
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I copy you. Sky County heads that way.
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Ten-four. 24.
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I'm Joe One.
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Yes, for 22, copy of Shoplifting? Careful.
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36.9. Go ahead.
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Careful. Florida.
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North 63 up you headed that way.
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7M19.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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active shooter: Suspect with firearm actively threatening or endangering persons in a public setting
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Location mentioned:
Near Eastside Dr, Newton, MS 39345
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