On Friday evening, police in Sarpsborg responded to an emergency call reporting gunfire in a central area of the town. Multiple police units were dispatched to the scene, according to Operations Leader Atle Vesttorp, who recorded the incident in the police log. The police arrived at the address around 7:34 PM to investigate the report of shots being fired outside a location in the city center.

However, approximately thirty minutes later, police provided an update, indicating that preliminary investigations suggested the sound was actually caused by fireworks, not gunfire. This revelation significantly changed the nature of the incident, dispelling fears of a shooting in a public area. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries resulting from the noise.

Despite the initial alarm, police took precautionary measures and detained two individuals at the scene, though the reasons for their detention were not specified. This incident highlights the importance of verifying information in emergency situations, as reports of gunfire can lead to significant panic and miscommunication within the community.