Children trapped inside vacant school building, Columbus OH


Children entered a vacant school and a caller heard them screaming inside. They have not come out yet.
Audio|Source: Columbus Police Zone 4 Far Northwest
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Transcript:
surprisingly have an 8[2] alarm holding at 1819 Federn Avenue. And I also have a 34[1], 3771, Eton Road. Kids are playing around the vacant school. They went inside. Caller heard their friends screaming. They haven't come out of the school yet. And I guess there's a male there that told me how to done, but the caller didn't see one. Didn't answer any further questions.
surprisingly have an 8[2] alarm holding at 1819 Federn Avenue. And I also have a 34[1], 3771, Eton Road. Kids are playing around the vacant school. They went inside. Caller heard their friends screaming. They haven't come out of the school yet. And I guess there's a male there that told me how to done, but the caller didn't see one. Didn't answer any further questions.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
34: Possible medical or emergency situation
[2]
8: Alarm holding
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Location mentioned:
Eton Grove, Columbus, OH 43203
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