Man visibly carrying handgun at Red Line platform with children nearby, Chicago IL
WeaponsA man was openly carrying a handgun on his waistband at the 79th Street Red Line platform. Children were nearby but did not notice the gun.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Citywide Dispatch Channels
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Transcript:
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I call the person with a gun[1] at the Red Line at 79th Street.
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Red Line 79th Street at the platform.
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So there's a male flashing a handgun on his waistband.
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He's male black, black sweater, black pants, white shoes, slim build with short hair, about six foot.
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Coming over details to follow.
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Nothing further. Six District. Donate.
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8.3 Adams.
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(number withheld). Roger to us in route here.
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10-4. Be advised that they're still updating this thing.
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They're saying that it is outside by the bus.
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Children are present, unaware of a gun.
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And then there is another male in black sweater, black pants.
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It does not have a gun but looks similar to the offender.
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It's shorter.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
person with a gun: Report of a person observed or suspected to be armed with a firearm.
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Location mentioned:
87th Street Red Line Station, Chicago, IL 60619
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