The Beacon police are investigating a report of gunshots fired just after 6 a.m. near Ralph and Cross streets on Sept. 15. There is evidence that multiple shots were fired that morning, although no one is believed to have been injured.

The department also received a call reporting gunshots near Commerce Street on Oct. 14 but determined the noise to be fireworks. Anyone with information about the Sept. 15 incident is encouraged to call the Beacon police at 845-831-4111.

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