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Welfare check at Chicago home with firearms warning, Chicago IL

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Near W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60634

Police responded to a welfare check near West Melrose in Chicago after a caller reported no contact with his elderly father who has mental and physical health issues. Forceful entry was authorized due to concerns for safety, and officers were warned about firearms at the location.

Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 01
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Transcript:
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So I'll take a right for a check-up being, please, near West Melrose.
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Near West on Melrose. It's going to be a house. Jason is the caller, complainant has not heard from his father, (name withheld).
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The 70-year-old male has history of mental health and physical issues.
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It looks like he authorized force entry.
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And CFD is requesting assistance.
00:32
And use caution because you just...
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One second. Use caution.
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It's closed. It does state that handguns are present in the home.

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Near W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60634

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