Deputies respond to shots fired reports at campground
WeaponsDeputies went to a campground after hearing shots fired. When they arrived, they found people shooting at cans, which is not allowed in the park. No one was threatened or in danger.
Audio|Source: Mountain Area Sheriff and Fire Departments
01:50
Transcript:
Hey, I don't know if you've ever heard this traffic. There's deputy's en route to the sawmill campground for shots fired[1] at site 17. Hi copy, I'm back at the main line. I'll wait here for them. Thank you. Copy, thanks. I don't know where they're at if they're landed on seeing it or if they've driven in. haven't seen them come in, I wish he set out the main restroom area. Head towards one Ranger 19. Ranger 19. Do you know where the deputies are then are responding to West White Ranch for shots fired at the sawmill campgrounds? Okay, bye, let me take a look. Copy thanks. One Ranger 13 will wait in the main lot for them when they get there. I can copy that and I'm sure you guys are aware but per one of the deputies en route this is Not Rangers, but for the deputies and are out there saying this falls under open space. The parties are target shooting[2] at cans. They're not actively menacing anyone. Copy. But against our regs, they cannot be shooting within our parks. So we need them to help us make contact. We are unarmed. So they need to continue in to help us. I copy. I will relay that info.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
shots fired: Reported gunfire or firearm discharge
[2]
target shooting: Use of firearms for recreational shooting
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Location mentioned:
Sawmill Hiker Campground, White Ranch Open Space Park lower parking lot, Golden, CO 80403
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