Fireworks mistaken for gunshots near Towanda and Vallett Ave


The audio reports sounds initially believed to be gunshots near Towanda and Vallett Avenue, but officers later identify the sounds as fireworks.
Audio|Source: Baltimore City Police Northern District
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Transcript:
500 and that's a negative for any additional calls for that. Thank you. All right, units, we're getting the report of discharging firearms and other than (name withheld) and (name withheld) Avenue, (name withheld), Valley Avenue, call the heard of possibly 20 shots at the location. And when there is cameras and advise. I've been here, fireworks coming from that direction, but have a universe coming many ways from same way. Yes, sir. One Dave 11, that fireworks. 10-4[1]-1-Dav-11. All-9 you copy, One-David-11's in error. She's advising us fireworks.
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Location mentioned:
Towanda Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215
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