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Mercer County, WV

Multiple gunshots reported near local water plant 

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Old Matoaka Rd, West Virginia 24736
The audio reports about six gunshots heard near Baltimore Street and the Old Matoaka water plant during a local event. People at the event paused after hearing the shots. Responders were notified and there is concern the shooters may return.
Audio|Source: Mercer County Public Safety Dispatch
01:17

Transcript:
611 is going to be clear with one patient refusal. Copy, 1518. Nurse Controling Federal Unit, need response. Mercer Avenue and Bailey Street. Again, Mercer and Bailey, down Matoka, I'll start about six shots fired[1] from the area of Baltimore and Old Mottoca Water Plant, 1518. 176-164. Good. So they are at a back-to-score event down there in Motocca as well as where they heard it at. So they have paused for now with the shooting, but they have done this before and then keep showing back.

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shots fired: Gunshots reported

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Old Matoaka Rd, West Virginia 24736
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