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Hostage situation with armed suspects near 71st and Champlain, Chicago IL

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E 71st St & S Champlain Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

Three armed male suspects have taken a female hostage near 71st and Champlain. They are moving toward a brown building or a black Chrysler 300 with tinted windows. The situation is ongoing and dangerous.

Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 07
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Transcript:
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For units and during the city was a person with a gun, 71st and Champlain with guns.
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There are three male suspects with guns.
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In a hostage, do not follow, the hostage is a female wearing a black dress.
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Victim wearing a black dress.
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Two suspects have on all black attire.
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One suspect has on all red attire.
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They are going towards a brown building by the tunnel.
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No exact address was available.
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They were also seen in a vehicle of black Chrysler 300 with tinted windows.
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Gunfire reported further in their districts in southern.

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Location mentioned:
E 71st St & S Champlain Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
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