Possible deceased person found near South Ellis Ave, Chicago IL
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a well-being check near South Ellis Avenue after a caller reported a strong odor coming from an apartment. The caller had not heard from the resident and stated the door was unlocked. Responders noted a possible deceased person inside the apartment along with several dogs. Details remain unconfirmed pending further investigation.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 08
Listen to dispatch call
01:18
Transcript:
00:00
Near South Ellis Avenue is a check the well being.
00:04
There's a bad smell coming from an apartment.
00:07
The caller has not heard from the person that lives at this apartment.
00:09
She's not aware of it.
00:10
Knocked on the door, got no response.
00:12
She called the landlord, got no response, said the front door is unlocked so police can gain entry.
00:18
No further.
00:22
What's your apartment number?
00:26
You know what, hold on, it's near South Ellis Avenue, but give me one second.
00:35
Right here.
00:40
Six two four, I'm here with thirty-two.
00:47
It looks like there was a deceased person two days ago on the 26th of December.
00:54
But my ticket and fire ticket does not have an apartment number.
00:59
That may be what the smell was—a deceased person—and there were three large dogs also inside that apartment.
01:11
And then you said the original one came from that apartment from this call?
01:16
Right, this call has that apartment.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
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