Alton Beasley 911 Transcript

The 911 tape was released by police to the media.  The audio file is graphic and includes the victims terror screams.  The release of the 911 tape has sparked a debate about whether or not authorities should have distributed graphic content like this to the public.

 

The transcript of the Alton Beasley 911 call is here:

 

Victim: "I need a cop. I've been shot. 1040 Holly Lane."

911 Dispatch: "You've been shot? What's the address?"

Victim: "1040 Holly Lane."

911 Dispatch: "1040 Holly Road?"

Victim: "Yes. He's come over here. He shot four people. Hurry, please hurry."

911 Dispatch: "Anybody hurt there, ma'am?"

Victim: "Hurry."

911 Dispatch: "How many people are injured?"

Victim: "Four."

911 Dispatch: "There's four people been injured?"

The audio file then includes the woman screams before the phone line disconnects.