Possible gunfire near Benedict St later found to be fireworks, Newberry SC
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, deputies investigated reports of possible gunfire near Benedict Street in Newberry. The sounds were later identified as fireworks coming from the area of Eleanor Street near Hunt Street. No evidence of gunfire was found.
Audio|Heard on: Newberry SC Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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near Benedict Street,
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near Benedict Street in that area.
00:05
Got a complaint of gunshots in the area, four shots in 10 minutes.
00:09
They don't think it's fireworks.
00:14
(number withheld).
00:19
I'm sitting here at the Walmart.
00:21
I believe I've heard at least two of them that sounded like it.
00:24
I wasn't sure if it was fireworks or what from here, but I did hear something like shots.
00:29
Careful. Appreciate it.
00:33
Control 324, 10-8 Benedict.
00:37
Yeah, what?
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Be advised,
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I've been over here for a minute.
00:43
Have not heard anything.
00:46
Control, is there just one complainant?
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(name withheld).
00:51
And that address was near Benedict Street, correct?
00:56
(name withheld).
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It's going to be fireworks over there on Eleanor Street near Hunt Street.
01:05
I can hear them.
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Stand by.
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Control 324,
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you can show me a step out individual on Eleanor.
01:14
I'll give you the address in a second.
01:17
Stand by.
01:19
near Eleanor Street.
01:22
Stand by.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Benedict St, Newberry, SC 29108
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