Police investigate handgun found; multiple shots reported nearby, Ridgeley WV


Police are investigating a residence where a Taurus 9mm handgun was found. Multiple gunshots were heard in the area, but it's unclear if they are related to this situation or to a fireworks or explosion complaint near a campground.
Audio|Source: Mineral County Public Safety and Amateur Repeaters
02:15
Transcript:
00:00
Stensworth. And I didn't counten himself 2904[4], 1023[3]. 0504[5], I'm around the back here. I'm not hearing or seeing nothing. I haven't packed on the door yet. We had a hard time getting to come to the door last time. We were here for probably half an hour or so.
00:24
and wait to copy you in 04 on scene, 1435[1]. 328, 1436[2].
00:34
We're 1430 times.
00:36
Subjects came out of that residence, the normal tooth that we're here for.
00:41
I have a Taurus 9-millimeter.
00:44
Three. Should be a Taurus.
00:46
I can't forget my second.
00:47
Check what we have.
00:48
I believe it was something a little humbling subject.
00:50
I'm not sure if it's the same firearm.
00:51
Okay, would that then, um, an assist to the state police?
00:55
Then just the assist other agency for that address.
00:58
We've also heard a few other gunshots while we've been here.
01:01
Not sure that's going to be the actual incident in and off.
01:04
Time for a break.
01:05
We did. I also give zero-five firework slash explosion.
01:12
Explosions complaint this morning down there by that campground.
01:14
Not sure if this is going to be in reference to the same incident.
01:17
You guys are working now?
01:18
We'll check out.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
1435: On Scene
[2]
1436: On Scene (continued)
[3]
1023: Arrived at Scene
[4]
2904: Unknown code—likely unit or call reference
[5]
0504: Unknown code—likely unit or call reference
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Location mentioned:
N Middle St, Ridgeley, WV 26753
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