Abandoned firearm found on expressway during police pursuit, Chicago IL
Police found an abandoned handgun on the I-290 eastbound near Racine during a pursuit where multiple firearms were already recovered. The source of the handgun is unknown.
Audio|Source: Illinois State Police Troops 1,2,3,4,5
00:56
Transcript:
00:00
31411 regarding CFS 4865 is that an abandoned firearm that was seen on the expressway
00:11
3,412, unsure,
00:13
CPD was in pursuit and they are on scene at Congress and Racine.
00:18
Congress at Racine was a pursuit referencing a vehicle with an assault rifle.
00:22
They're advising they already recovered multiple firearms from the scene.
00:26
I had a witness stating that this handgun was on the expressway away from where CPD police presence wants.
00:33
If you're available to check the area.
00:35
It's going to be 290 eastbound around Racine.
00:38
CPD was advised.
00:39
They're going to have a unit check as well.
00:41
My caller was not very forthcoming with additional information just for a black handgun, and we're unsure if it's from the pursuits or the handgun.
00:52
10.4. I'll check the area.
00:56
10.4.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
I-290, Chicago, IL
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect