Weapon dispute at Merle Hay Mall near bowling alley, Des Moines IA
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A dispute involving a weapon occurred at Merle Hay Mall near the bowling alley. A male suspect in a gray hoodie was seen with a gun and possibly moving toward the movie theater. Security is meeting law enforcement at the main doors.
Audio|Heard on: Des Moines Police Dispatch 1
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Transcript:
00:00
Stand by. I have another west side unit that can break for a dispute with a weapon at Merle Hay Mall.
00:06
501, I can start the way from the stage.
00:10
Sorry, Adam.
00:11
We're pretty close.
00:12
We haven't made ours yet.
00:17
Copy.
00:18
Five, five, Adam and five one.
00:20
You're headed to Merle Hay Mall.
00:21
You're going to meet with security.
00:23
Heard some screaming down by the bowling alley, and people came up and said that there was a male in a gray hoodie with a gun.
00:29
Security officer will meet you by the main doors.
00:32
Sounds like the group might be headed towards a movie theater now.
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Location mentioned:
Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
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