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Fireworks mistaken for gunshots near Broadway and WilliamColumbia MO

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S William St & E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201

According to the dispatch call, officers initially heard sounds that seemed like gunshots east of Lunal Electric. They later found the noise came from fireworks near Broadway and William.

Audio|Heard on: Columbia Police and Boone County Sheriff
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00:35
Transcript:
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24. 3.4. 3 Paul 24 and I are hearing what sounds like gunshots maybe a couple miles east of Lunal Electric if we could get some units of flinty area.
00:22
That's up for it.
00:24
There's somebody letting off multiple fireworks in the area near Broadway and William.
00:33
Copy someone making up fireworks, Broadway and William.

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Location mentioned:
S William St & E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201

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  1. Investigation outcome and clearance
  2. Follow-up report of fireworks
  3. Initial report of possible gunshots

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