Possible gunshots or fireworks reported near 4th Avenue, Seattle WA


Multiple callers reported possible gunshots or fireworks near 4th Avenue and Blanchard in downtown Seattle. One witness saw flashes and a man in dark clothing walking nearby, possibly under the influence.
Audio|Source: Seattle Downtown Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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Do you know it went to the possible shots near 4 Avenue? We have another caller saying they heard just a couple more, and they saw a flash, and there's a man walking around near Blanchard.
00:12
Only information we have is he's got dark clothing on, colors too far away.
00:16
That's it for in Blanchard.
00:17
I'm not sure if it's fireworks or gunshots for this new caller.
00:20
King 11. 11.
00:21
Just do it to the shots call that I'm already on.
00:23
I'll head out there and check it out.
00:25
Proceed. Is this a different color?
00:26
Yes.
00:27
Got it. He said the person who's associated with whatever's going on there is on the west side of the intersection.
00:33
He's now thinking it might have been fireworks.
00:35
Well, I will go find out.
00:36
All right.
00:37
He thinks the suspect also might be on drugs based on how he's walking.
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Location mentioned:
Near 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
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