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Rifle fired near residence in Newton, Newton NC

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Reported: 12/8/2025 03:06 AM

Big Cedar Ln, Newton, NC 28658

According to the dispatch call, a rifle was fired near a residence on Big Cedar Lane in Newton. The caller reported that a person, possibly a hunter, fired the rifle nearby about five minutes prior.

Audio|Heard on: Hickory City Public Safety

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Transcript:
Unit responding, near Big Cedar Lane, caller advised a person fired a rifle near his home approximately five minutes ago, a potential hunter is hunting deer behind us out.

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Location mentioned:

Big Cedar Ln, Newton, NC 28658

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