Multiple reports of gunfire later identified as fireworks, Sterling VA
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WeaponsAs discussed during the dispatch call, police received multiple reports of possible gunfire near Great Falls Forest Drive in Sterling, which was later determined to be fireworks. Additional reports came from nearby areas including Huntington Square and Cranston Street. No injuries or weapons were found.
Audio|Heard on: Loudoun VA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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02:18
Transcript:
00:00
Units 220 alpha, 230 alpha 4 reported gunfire.
00:05
Possibly fireworks.
00:07
Near Great Falls Forest Drive.
00:13
Starting to get numerous calls referencing this from that area, up to 100 shots heard.
00:23
Have another caller from Huntington Square reporting the same.
00:27
Caller reports sounds near Bluebird Square.
00:34
250 Charlie, 250 Charlie.
00:35
260 , 230 Charlie.
00:38
250 Charlie, you were out with 260 alpha.
00:45
Yeah, it's 240.
00:46
You got no reason there.
00:50
Okay, any unit not on scene can slow down.
00:56
Okay, go ahead with the license plate number.
00:59
(number withheld).
01:08
250 Charlie, can you give me a return there?
01:14
Not getting a return on (number withheld).
01:23
I apologize. The last one's going to be X-ray, X-ray.
01:26
So I'll block the car at the dash.
01:31
Returns with (name withheld) with a Winchester address.
01:37
Stand by.
01:46
260 alpha, your traffic was very muffled.
01:50
250 alpha, can you start rescue?
01:54
Correct.
01:57
He's checking on the fireworks complaints north of Route 7.
02:00
Caller believes it may be coming from near the Home Depot area on Cranston Street.
02:07
All right.
02:10
Go ahead and change my call to a firework complaint.
02:16
Nothing showing in this area.
02:17
I'll head over to transfer now.
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:
Great Falls Forest Dr, Sterling, VA 20165
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