Man threatens to kill reverend with guns and explosives, Highlands NC
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WeaponsAuthorities responded to a report that a man armed with guns and explosives threatened to kill a reverend near Main Street in Highlands. SWAT is on scene and roadways are closed.
Audio|Heard on: Clay County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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The 1014 we got from Macon County about the situation that they're dealing with.
00:03
The address that they are at is near Main Street in Highlands.
00:07
They weren't able to give me the exact name of the church.
00:10
They received the call from a male named (name withheld) that he was going there to kill the reverend.
00:17
He's advised that he does have guns and he has explosives.
00:20
They have SWAT team on the scene.
00:22
They shut the roadway down, but they have not confirmed that he is there at the church or where the pastor is.
00:26
That's the only 1014 team they have.
00:27
They said they're not requesting our assistance at this point.
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Location mentioned:
Main St, Highlands, NC 28741
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