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Reports of explosion or gunfire in Jackson area 

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Near E Prospect St, Jackson, MI 49203
Multiple reports were received about loud noises possibly from an explosion or gunshots in the Jackson area. Witnesses described seeing a flash and hearing yelling before the loud noise, prompting emergency services to investigate.
Audio|Source: Jackson County Public Safety
02:18

Transcript:
City fire zero one east prospect through three zero one east prospect cross a merriment and eglston for an possible explosion[2] in the area City fire zero one east prospect through zero one east prospect cross a merriment call her an explosion area possibly scout straight one 142 okay okay three-out one-train 149 did you start me a impound Just got off the phone with me again, (name withheld) around. Central City Engine 2B Enron arrival area. Central 1314 or 18? 1314, go ahead. Central, Sam 11. Engine 2 be advised. We just got a call from someone else at 338 East Addison. They're advising they thought it was a gunshot rather than an explosion. Can you advise if you have heard any sort of explosion or shots fired[1] from your location? We have a call coming in on Prospect and Addison for shots fired. And it's just clear. We're going to remain in quarters unless you have a call for. Okay, thank you. Just advising, we're taking reports of shots fired or an explosion in the area of 301 East Prospect. One caller reported an explosion, one caller reported shots fired, heard a flash and yelling before the boom. Clear? There are units that can clear up and head that way. Any units from the town bar that can clear for the shots fired? K-9. I'll send it to you. Central Zone 5, copy 1. If you can assist the city, it was coming in for shots fired, 301 East Prospect, and 338 East Addison. However, subjects have said they thought it was from South Street. We just heard from the subject on Avondale that heard an explosion and saw a flash near Francis south of Avondale. 13. 14 from 47. Can you give me a TX? 1318, I'll give me a call.

Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
shots fired: Possible discharge of a firearm
[2]
explosion: Possible use of explosive or loud noise incident

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Location mentioned:
Near E Prospect St, Jackson, MI 49203
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