Fireworks mistaken for gunshots in residential area, Jackson MI


Residents in a Jackson neighborhood set off fireworks that were initially mistaken for gunshots by others. Officers responded to check the situation and confirmed the noise was from fireworks.
Audio|Source: Jackson County Public Safety
02:13
Transcript:
00:00
Baker 7B, be advised. I'm hearing fireworks[2] just north of the location. Clear. Baker Wards there. Click. Speaker 7. Yeah. Do advise. I spoke to a subject outside at 2.29. He advised that all he heard was from firewitch just a little ago. Clear.
00:29
I want to be on foot in the area. Click. Speaker 1. Good. I spoke with the residents at 311. They were lighted off fireworks[2]. I'll be fair making. I'm clear. I'm clear. Okay, 94. Yep. We're getting another raven.
00:58
shots fired[1] in the area of 106 Johncow. I'm going to start over that way. My apologies, 106 Johnquil, you said. Affirmative. Johncow court. Click. Baker 1 said it. Click. Same traffic. Quick.
01:24
And all units will be arrival. Click. And they're setting off fireworks[2] in the circle. Click. They just ran back in it. Click. Jackson, special summit rest here you respond at 4672, full full lane, 4672
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
shots fired: Possible gunshots or fireworks reported
[2]
fireworks: Illegal or unsafe use of fireworks
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Location mentioned:
Near Jonquil Ct, Jackson, MI 49203
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