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Man possibly armed with machete in Burger King bathroom, Gastonia NC

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Near W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052

A report indicates a man might be in the bathroom of a Burger King, possibly holding a machete. The police are being called to investigate the situation.

Audio|Source: Gaston County Public Safety
00:28
Transcript:
Uh, 104[1] at the Burger King on West Franklin at 29th Service, South Emerson. Who's gonna see to the 104? 104. It's a text 911 reference to a male who should be in the bathroom, I believe, with 104. I think it's gonna be one of our machete wielders from Gamble Loop Road, I believe, a (name withheld).
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
104: Check on the welfare/possible trouble

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Location mentioned:
Near W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052
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