Man with weapon reported near 18th and Whittier in Columbus, Columbus OH


A man was reported with a weapon near 18th Street and Whittier Street in Columbus. The victim identified the suspect and wants to press charges. Police and a helicopter are searching the area for the suspect, described as a Black male with long dreadlocks wearing dark clothing.
Audio|Source: Columbus Police Dispatch - Citywide
02:15
Transcript:
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The victim is also saying that.
00:01
He had a 33[1] and he pointed out him and he wants press charges.
00:04
So, the cruiser can come by and circulate, it'll be great.
00:09
Full special show is circulating.
00:14
I copy. For those other units that are circulating, just re-airing suspect info, male black, long dreds, black hoodie black pants, no DOT was given.
00:23
Said he did have a 33[1] though.
00:28
Chopper, we're about 20 seconds out.
00:30
How do I do these takeoff in the direction of travel?
00:37
Eat 85, east 25.
00:41
I copy.
00:47
14.
00:52
164 24 Medical line is one stable, grant.
00:58
Probably two vectors, just medical.
01:06
Dismoss drop is overhead door 5.
01:12
I got it.
01:20
144.
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144.
01:23
This 8A is 1A and you can clear two.
01:26
We're closer than he is.
01:28
We'll take care of the other area.
01:30
Copy?
01:32
I copy. Thank you and I'll start toward the 36.
01:41
Hi copy. I'd 270 southbound abroad in between Hamilton and Broad.
01:51
Special.
01:59
We got a possible at 18th of Whittier.
02:05
Happy possible 18th of Whittier.
02:13
172, 9 of Middier.
Police codes explained
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[1]
33: Firearm/handgun referenced
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