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Loud bangs heard near University Avenue in Des Moines, Des Moines IA

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University Ave, Des Moines, IA

Several loud bangs were heard near University Avenue in Des Moines. It is unclear whether the sounds were gunshots or fireworks. Units reported hearing these noises while passing near Star Rock and Spockets, with the loudest sounds coming closer to University Avenue.

Audio|Source: Des Moines Police Dispatch 1
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For 43, we drove by Star Rock. I didn't hear anything.
00:04
I just heard another loud bang. It sounds like closer to university.
00:09
I'm not sure if it's fireworks or stuff.
00:16
Coffee, five-ad-um, drove by Spockets, didn't hear anything, but now I've heard a loud sound coming from University.

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