Man blocks entrance, threatens employee with gun claim, Charleston WV


A man blocked the entrance of a business near Smith St and threatened an employee by saying he had a gun, though no weapon was seen. The employee was prevented from entering.
Audio|Source: Kanawha County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Can you break off, start towards near Smith St, Canal Valley Collective,
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Cross routes of Shrewsbury Street.
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Caller's advising that there's a man out front of the doors, blocking employees from entering.
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He is a black male, black hat, hammow jacket, black jeans.
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An employee tried to tell him to move, and he said he had a gun and would shoot her.
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Caller did not see a firearm but wants him trespassed.
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Location mentioned:
Near Smith St, Charleston, WV 25301
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