Possible fireworks mistaken for gunfire near East Third Ave, Roselle NJ
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated reports of possible gunfire near East Third Avenue in Roselle. Initial callers believed they heard several shots coming from the East Fourth and Poplar area. After checking the area and speaking with residents and bystanders, authorities found the sounds were likely fireworks rather than gunfire.
Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Law Dispatch Group Calls
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02:47
Transcript:
00:00
Thirteen two nine, take a ride in the area of near East Third Avenue.
00:06
Reported shots fired.
00:08
Caller stated they heard about eight shots.
00:11
Sound came from behind a residence near East Fourth and Poplar area.
00:19
Nothing else was seen, just heard.
00:23
Thirty received, just one call for now?
00:27
Affirmative. As of now, just one call about two to three minutes in the past.
00:36
Unit taking a while as well.
00:45
All right, county units responding.
00:46
Be advised, second call reporting near Chandler and Fourth.
00:54
Nine received.
01:49
Checking the 200 block of East Worth now.
01:56
Two hundred block of East Fourth.
02:04
Spoke with multiple residents near East Third Avenue.
02:08
One resident stated it was toward Fourth and Poplar.
02:12
Another resident said they were watching fireworks from their bedroom window.
02:22
A passerby near St. Joseph's said they saw fireworks about 15 minutes earlier.
02:36
An officer spoke to four individuals walking near Chandler who also mentioned fireworks.
02:44
They said they saw fireworks.
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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:
E 3rd Ave, Roselle, NJ 07203
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