Fireworks mistaken for gunshots near broadview heights, Broadview Heights OH
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Suspicious ActivityThere were reports of possible gunshots near West Royalton and Scottsdale Drive in Broadview Heights. Authorities later confirmed the sounds were fireworks from a city event.
Audio|Heard on: Chagrin Valley Dispatch - Brecksville
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Transcript:
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Radio to Broadview units.
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We're getting reports of shots fired.
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West Royalton and Scottsdale Drive.
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The resident was reporting in that area,
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seeing that just occurred, but the activity stopped while he was on the phone.
00:13
1955 to radio? Go ahead.
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I'm sorry, Tate you're getting any more calls.
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Our city just let off fireworks.
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That's what I was figuring you guys are doing the light up, correct?
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One-way radio.
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Yeah, they just lit them off,
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so I can understand why they thought they heard gunshots.
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Unit calling, go ahead.
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Cappy, thank you so much.
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1921 radio.
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That's 10-8.
00:41
The ambulance that showed up here is Unit 1, Metro 1, and they're headed to Lutheran Hospital.
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Go ahead.
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I'm back in.
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Gunshots are over.
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Awesome, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Scottsdale Dr & W Royalton Rd, Broadview Heights, OH 44147
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