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Abandoned firearm found on expressway during police pursuitChicago IL

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I-290, 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
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Transcript:
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31411 regarding CFS 4865 is that an abandoned firearm that was seen on the expressway
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3,412, unsure,
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CPD was in pursuit and they are on scene at Congress and Racine.
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Congress at Racine was a pursuit referencing a vehicle with an assault rifle.
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They're advising they already recovered multiple firearms from the scene.
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I had a witness stating that this handgun was on the expressway away from where CPD police presence wants.
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If you're available to check the area.
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It's going to be 290 eastbound around Racine.
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CPD was advised.
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They're going to have a unit check as well.
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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.
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10.4. I'll check the area.
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10.4.

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I-290, Chicago, IL

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