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"Did anyone hear that loud bang? Was that a gun shot?"

During the past few months there have been several posts in various online forums inquiring about loud noises at night or hearing what may or may not be gun shots. 

If it sounds enough like a gun shot to ask, “Was that a gun shot?” please call 911.

If you need to report a non-emergency in DeKalb County, call 678-937-2852. 

If it is a non-emergency in Gwinnett County, call 770-513-5700.

Remember, you are the eyes, hears, voice, and hands of the community. The police rely on us to be responsible citizens. This isn’t a criticism of anyone inquiring about noises in the night, just a reminder of whom to contact first. 

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