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Des Moines, IA

Man seen with long gun in bag near Southeast 14th Street 

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SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA
A man is reported standing outside with a long gun visible in his bag. He is not posing a threat, but his presence raises concerns.
Audio|Source: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP
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Transcript:
735[1]. Both cars, Swisters with a weapon, 679[2], Southeast 14, 36079[3], South 14th, grazing canes, need his staff. There's a homeless male outside with a long gun, (name withheld), black shirt, black pants. Sounds like the gun is just sticking out of a bag. He's not crashing in it. It's just sticking out. It's just a copy. 35 cops, me sir.

Police codes explained
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[1]
735: Unit identifier
[2]
679: Unit identifier
[3]
36079: Unit identifier

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SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA

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