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.