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Officers respond to armed man near Vine Street

Heard on: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP
03:51
00:00
Got you on a weapons trip at (number withheld) Vine Street, Williamson Residences.
audio iconWeapons
12th St, Des Moines, IA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of a man entering an apartment building near Vine St with a firearm concealed in his coat, reportedly pointing it toward an upstairs apartment. A dark gray Jeep with front-right damage may be associated with the suspect. A gunshot was reported, and the suspect fled north on 12th St; a firearm with a green laser was observed. Details remain unconfirmed.

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