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Over 100 shots fired near 8th trading post in springfield, Springfield IL

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Near N Peoria Rd, Springfield, IL 62702

More than 100 gunshots were heard near the 8th Trading Post in Springfield, along with some fireworks sounds. The shots seemed ongoing and loud, likely coming from behind the trading post.

Audio|Source: Sangamon County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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near Peoria Road, shots fired[1], four houses to the north. Callers reported more than 100 rounds fired. You could still hear them going, possibly coming from the house behind 8th Trading Post. No other calls with this info. We also heard fireworks during the last call.
00:29
They advised shots were near 8th Trading Post. Unsure if exact location matters, but shots likely out of range.
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[1]
shots fired: Report of gunshots in the area

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Location mentioned:
Near N Peoria Rd, Springfield, IL 62702
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