Gunshots fired near power lines causing outage, Palisade CO
WeaponsA utility worker reported hearing multiple gunshots near power lines by Charles Road, possibly aimed at a transformer. This may have caused a power outage affecting over 10,000 residents.
Audio|Source: Mesa County and Grand Junction Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Kevin, thank you, showing you around to the area near Charles Road.
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Herbby is with Excel and is hearing shots to the east of the property and what they're shooting at.
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The RP arrived in his truck,
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in an Excel energy truck, hearing rapid fire.
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Kevin.
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(number withheld)
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(number withheld)
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assist with the secondary of MHC and then we can head that way as well Okay thank you (number withheld) Go ahead
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I'm in the area I'm just going to be waiting for my back to get a little closer I'm going to be waiting for my back to get a little closer
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(name withheld), just turned on Southram.
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Okay, copy.
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Go ahead.
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Now en route, ETA 30, they're arriving in a 2017 gray supererforster.
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Copy. Okay, true.
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By 72, advising the RP is going to be by the building near the power line towers in the yard.
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There be concerned that these people are shooting at the transformer and possibly cause the outage.
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Location mentioned:
C Rd, Palisade, CO 81526
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