Crime & Safety
Shooting Friday Afternoon Near Heman Park
Bystanders say shots were fired but no one was hit.
6:10 p.m. Update:
Capt. Michael Ransom said U City Police were called to Heman Park with a report of shots fired around 5 p.m.
"As as far as they know," Ransom told Patch, "No one was shot."
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Ransom said one young lady fell while trying to flee. No emergency medical vehicles were called to the scene/
Police have several people in custody, Ransom reported and have recovered a handgun. There are two vehicles which are being looked at by police.
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Our original story:
Shots were reportedly fired Friday afternoon near . Bystanders at the scene tell Patch that it doesn't appear anyone was hit.
Calls to the seeking information have not been returned.
Patch Editor Ryan Martin is at Heman Park. He reports at least five police vehicles are there.
This is not the first report of . No charges were filed in that case.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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