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Fireworks mistaken for gunshots near W Montrose Ave, Chicago IL

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W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

According to the dispatch call, a loud noise near West Montrose was reported as a gunshot, but was determined to be fireworks.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 11
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00:15
Transcript:
00:00
We're getting one ticket shots fired.
00:02
Near West Montrose.
00:03
Caller heard a loud shot in the area, nothing further.
00:11
432.
00:12
It was just a firework.
00:14
We heard it too.

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Location mentioned:
W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

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