Possible gunfire heard in wooded area near Forge Road, Sharon MA
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A caller near Forge Road reported hearing four loud popping sounds possibly from gunfire. Officers noted it is the start of shotgun deer hunting season but firearm hunting is not allowed in the area.
Audio|Heard on: Sharon Police Dispatch
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Transcript:
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9-1-1[1] report near Forge Road for a party stating they heard four loud pops coming from their backyard way in the woods.
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They're not sure what it is.
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Could you just follow up with them? You're going to speak with (name withheld).
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Roger.
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31 to 32.
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Yeah,
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just be advised it's the first week of shotgun season for deer season, but there should be no firearm hunting in the town of Sharon.
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9-1-1: Emergency call
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Location mentioned:
Forge Rd, Sharon, MA 02067
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