Passenger seen holding a gun in vehicle at gas station, Rhea County TN

Weapons

Reported: 11/9/2025 12:42 PM

Station Dr, Tennessee 37381

A caller reported that at a Shell Station in the town of Palom a black Avalon with Illinois tags was parked by the fuel pumps. The passenger appeared to be holding a gun inside the vehicle. Multiple units from Grundy County and nearby areas were notified and responded to the scene to investigate the situation.

Audio|Source: Rhea County Public Safety

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Transcript:

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267. That's 1061 at the Shell Station in Palom.

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1112, Tennessee 50, via Black Avalon, said as the fuel pumps,

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has Illinois Tags.

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Boxshot November 87082.

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Caller advising that it looks like the passenger is holding a gun as all the Grundy County units are 106.

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10-4[1]-off. 10-4-0.

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2333? 2333.

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2333.

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You can show me 283 to 1 on the traffic in Grundyl being around also.

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104.

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2291. 2291.

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2291.

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You can also show me en route from the 114.

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104. 104.

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2027.

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I copy in Route 1545 to Life Care Center.

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For an 85-year-old male fall victim, they advised he'll be in room 315.

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He's complaining of lower back pain and head pain, is awake and conscious at this time.

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They advise his vitals were 190 over 70, a heart rate of 72, respirations 92,

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and a 97.8 temperature.

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Pam. Sam,

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but they advise if he was still on the floor.

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Last negative.

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All right.

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Real folk, I'll get back.

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Let's see.

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Boy, George,

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Charles.

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I take four is on scene.

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1547.

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Correct.

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Boy, David George, 479.

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28 returns to a grade 2019 Nissan.

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Insurance is confirmed.

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Expiration is current.

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There's going to be a Seth Graham, Asabi, Daisy.

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No stolen.

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I can't be no further.

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10-4[1].

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10-4: Acknowledgment/OK

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