Possible gunfire mistaken for fireworks in Philadelphia, Philadelphia PA
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to the area of Emerald St and E Albert St in Philadelphia after a caller reported possible gunfire. On investigation, the sounds were determined to be fireworks. A language barrier may have contributed to the initial miscommunication. No injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Philadelphia PA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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00:33
Transcript:
00:00
Just slow this down, it's gonna be a lot of work.
00:03
Person would have gone to Emerald and Albert, slow it down — fireworks.
00:07
Person would have gone to Emerald and Albert, slow it down — fireworks.
00:11
26R.
00:17
Yes, sir.
00:19
What does it come over and say? It was fireworks.
00:23
Yeah, 25 told me to slow it down.
00:25
It was fireworks.
00:27
I received this slurred air.
00:29
This caller insisted it was somebody with a rifle, but it wasn't — language barriers.
00:32
Just use caution.
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Location mentioned:
Emerald St & E Albert St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
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