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Man threatens passengers with screwdriver at train platform, Chicago IL

audio iconAssault
Near W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620

A man is threatening passengers with a screwdriver at the Red Line train platform near West 79 Street. The suspect is described as a male approximately 60 years old, short, and wearing a brown jacket. Police are responding to the ongoing threat.

Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 08
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Transcript:
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Units in 6th and Citywide assault in progress at the Red Line, near West 79 Street, near West 79 Street.
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Caller states a man is threatening passengers with a screwdriver.
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He is a male, about 60 years old, short in height, wearing a brown Carhartt jacket.
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He may be on the platform as of right now.

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Near W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620

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