After Shaer 's whispered Telling message `` They kidnapped Kidnapping me '' , the taped call also recorded Recording shouting Vocalizations in Arabic from the kidnappers and several volleys of automatic gunfire .

Clouds of tear gas covered Filling the area , and volleys of birdshot were fired Use_firearm on those who refused Agree_or_refuse_to_act to withdraw Escaping .

The Australians were soon contacted Communication by heavy small arms fire , with a third of the lead platoon falling wounded in the initial volleys .