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Madison police investigate reports of gunshots near Hoard Street in Eken Park
Madison police were called to the Eken Park neighborhood Tuesday evening after reports of shots fired near Hoard Street. Officers have since cleared the area, but authorities have released no information on injuries or arrests.
Madison police are investigating reports of gunfire in the Eken Park neighborhood after a call came in just after 6 p.m. Tuesday, according to Dane County Dispatch.
The call reported shots fired near Hoard Street on the city's east side. Officers responded to the scene and have since cleared the area, dispatch officials said.
Authorities did not immediately provide details on whether anyone was injured or whether anyone had been arrested in connection with the incident.
The report adds to a string of gun-related calls that Madison police have responded to in recent weeks, including a deadly shooting on the city's north side that resulted in a $1 million bond for a suspect. Community members with information about Tuesday's incident are encouraged to contact Madison Area Crime Stoppers, which allows tipsters to remain anonymous.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.