Reports of handgun shots near fire hall in Westmoreland County, Westmoreland County PA


Multiple callers reported hearing possible handgun shots near the fire hall in Southwest Westmoreland County. One person was awakened by similar sounds earlier. Police are checking the area for any incidents.
Audio|Source: Westmoreland County Police Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Well, you know, so I just had a fourth caller call in from near Alexander Street, stating that she believes the shot was closer to the fire hall.
00:12
Fire hall in Southwest.
00:17
I'm guessing she means the fire hall in South West.
00:20
She's from near Alexander Street.
00:28
She also stated that it sounded like a handgun, not a rifle.
00:38
It seems I know location.
00:45
Not radio.
00:47
I'm supposed to a guy in the get-go said he was woken up by something similar.
00:52
Like 20 minutes ago,
00:54
down there tablet, around the office feel, I guess.
00:57
I'm just going to go check the area.
01:07
Sounds like a fire fight.
01:10
They have a pin down at three square miles.
01:13
Okay.
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Westmoreland County, PA
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