Elderly man seen holding handgun near Grand Portage Trail parking, Carlton MN
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An elderly man was witnessed holding a Glock-style handgun near a vehicle in Grand Portage Trail parking lot, prompting concern and police attention.
Audio|Heard on: Carlton County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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About 20 minutes ago, Jay Cooke State Park reported someone saw an elderly man with white hair near a black Honda Accord in the easternmost Grand Portage parking lot.
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Parking lot that is furthest to the east,
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the parking lot furthest to the east.
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He had a Glock-style handgun and was holding it; when he saw the vehicle, he put it away.
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That's where I'll be in a note.
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Thirteen.
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Fifty-three cuts.
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10-4[1]. The plate given was Lincoln-Victor Robert 477.
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10-4: Acknowledgement (OK / Message received)
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Location mentioned:
Grand Portage Trail Parking Lot, Superior Hiking Trail, Carlton, MN 55718
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