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Reports of shots fired near intersection

Heard on: Des Moines Police Dispatch 1
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zero 406 . Both of you can make 16th and carpenter.
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Carpenter Ave & 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Officers are sent to the intersection of 16th Street and Carpenter Avenue after reports that several shots were just heard. Witnesses reported about five shots with no delay and said a vehicle may be involved, but its details are unknown.

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