Possible weapon sighting reported at Niles mall, Niles OH
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WeaponsAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers and mall security responded to a possible weapon sighting involving a group of juveniles near the Eastwood Mall in Niles. Reports indicated one may have reached for or displayed a gun. Units checked the mall area, including near the food court, but initial information suggested no weapon was confirmed. The situation remained under investigation.
Audio|Heard on: Niles Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
03:40
Transcript:
00:00
Male, about 19,
00:02
carhart jacket,
00:04
grown-out hair,
00:05
male with treads,
00:07
and a male with a blue hoodie.
00:08
Three males.
00:12
Copy.
00:18
I'll be out in the area with these individuals.
00:29
Mall security was advised.
00:31
They were given the description.
00:37
Are you still in Target?
00:44
Affirmative.
00:49
Okay, officers are outside here.
00:54
We're doing a second walk-through to make sure they're not in here.
01:15
They were seen going into the mall.
01:29
We're being told they went into the mall.
01:53
Someone said they went into the mall.
01:55
We're going into the mall to check.
02:00
I'll head around front by the food court.
02:21
Caller said one reached for it.
02:24
The juveniles I spoke to said their friend called them.
02:35
It doesn't sound like anyone actually saw one.
02:44
Group of juveniles stated their friend told them they saw these individuals with a gun and they were showing it off.
02:55
We have a couple of juveniles by the work center; reportedly one reached for a gun in front of another person, getting more info now.
03:23
Be advised, mall security has only one on duty.
03:27
He was going to hang out around center court.
03:35
Camera footage is downloading.
03:40
Copy.
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:
Youngstown Warren Rd, Niles, OH 44446
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