Loud boom reported, suspected transformer explosion, Rensselaer County NY
WeaponsA caller near (number withheld) in North Greenbush, NY reported hearing a gunshot sound outside but was unsure of the direction. Multiple people in the area also reported a loud boom. Police confirmed that the power was out in the area, indicating a transformer may have exploded, not gunfire.
Audio|Source: North Greenbush Police
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Transcript:
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Is the caller living near (number withheld), or is that where she heard the shot fired?
00:09
7-0-2. Stand by.
00:14
7-2, I believe I took the same complaint last week. That's where she resides.
00:18
Last week's to your point that you heard more towards an alert down by the trailer parks.
00:32
7 dispatch 2 call the caller regardless just confirm the positive it's the same caller
00:41
All right Steve
00:48
702 to 707 possible transformer pop
00:53
Pops in this area currently has power
01:02
Sorry, I think I should have probably a good transformer blow.
01:10
Talking about people offline, you're on tax.
01:13
Nobody's got power.
01:16
No.
01:29
Made contact with the caller.
01:32
That is her address.
01:34
She stated she was outside,
01:37
heard the shot, doesn't know which direction.
01:42
She also numerous people on tests.
01:45
Two people reported possible Transformer make a loud boom noise.
01:51
All units clear.
01:54
All units clear. Receive. In the middle of the road.
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North Greenbush, NY
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