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Police responded to a report of gunfire on Napoleon Avenue in Columbus, Ohio, but found no evidence of a shooting. Witnesses later suggested the sounds were likely fireworks.

Fireworks Mistaken for Gunfire

And these, the people we talked to, they were saying that it was 16Fs, just so you know.

Witnesses mentioned hearing what they believed were fireworks, not gunfire.

 Alright, we just drove down the alley. We didn't see anything. We talked to a group down here, but they're unrelated. They're having some family party, and they've got a bunch of little ones with them. They're definitely not involved.

Hamilton, you back here? Alright, we just drove down the alley. We didn't see anything. We talked to a group down here, but they're unrelated. They're having some family party, and they've got a bunch of little ones with them. They're definitely not involved. J. Casper, go ahead. Winding to code 4.

Officers found no evidence of gunfire and determined a nearby group is unrelated to the incident.

 We're on Napoleon. We haven't heard anything yet. We're just slow rolling and listening.

 We're on Eastbound right now. I'm heading, we're making a, going eastbound on Fair.

 I'm Wyatt and Brentwood now. I'm going to turn on Fair eastbound.

Where you guys at? We're on Napoleon. We haven't heard anything yet. We're just slow rolling and listening. Okay, we're four minutes out. Rosie, you back here? I am. Where you be? We're on Eastbound right now. I'm heading, we're making a, going eastbound on Fair. Where you guys need us to come from? I got you. I'm Wyatt and Brentwood now. I'm going to turn on Fair eastbound. Okay.

Officers on Napoleon Avenue report no audible gunfire heard.

Oriented. Said she might have had too much to drink. We have a collar in place. We got...

Radio a 9090 and 9141, if I can also get your help on 9 Precinct for this 43A, 413 South Napoleon Avenue.

 That's 90, if you can copy as well. Neighbor shooting 33s. Fired off two in the backyard. Have no description as of right now.

 Chopper to Channel 2. Chopper to Channel 2.

Oriented. Said she might have had too much to drink. We have a collar in place. We got...Radio a 9090 and 9141, if I can also get your help on 9 Precinct for this 43A, 413 South Napoleon Avenue. That's 90, if you can copy as well. Neighbor shooting 33s. Fired off two in the backyard. Have no description as of right now. Chopper to Channel 2. Chopper to Channel 2. 9090, I copy. 9141. That's 90, copy.

Police are responding to a report of a person who fired two shots in the backyard.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 413 S Napoleon Ave.

Fireworks Mistaken for Gunfire

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