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Chicago, IL

Man tries to set woman on fire at Chicago intersection 

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W Polk St & S Independence Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624
A man attempted to set a woman on fire at the intersection of Polk Street and Independence Boulevard in Chicago. The man poured gasoline on the woman's neck and emergency responders are on the scene.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 10
00:58

Transcript:
and citywide arson in progress, Polk in Independence, Independence in Polk. Collin says that a male is trying to set a female on fire. Fire is already rolling coming in as details to follow. Zone 10 station cleared. 1161 days? 1013, the dad is not on scene either. If I have an available unit in 11th, at Independence and Polk, Polk Independence, there's a male trying to set a female on fire. The male tool ticket is coming in as details to follow. The male just threw gas on the neck of female. 1111, sure is heading that way, dropped in or buff. 10.4. Thank you. 1110. I'm going to hear that way also. 10.11.

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W Polk St & S Independence Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624
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