Man with knife threatens bus passengers near Meridian Ave, San Jose CA
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WeaponsAccording to the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of a man holding a knife and threatening passengers on a VTA bus near San Carlos Street and Meridian Avenue in San Jose. The individual left the bus and walked westbound. No injuries were reported, and no passengers chose to press charges.
Audio|Heard on: Santa Clara CA Transportation Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
2308, there is a male about 60 near San Carlos and Meridian with a knife wearing black over black.
00:09
Is he on the bus?
00:13
No, he got off, but he was threatening the passengers.
00:18
He's off the bus now, but he was threatening the passengers?
00:22
Yes, and he left the coach stop.
00:26
Go ahead and close the doors.
00:28
Is the male approximately age?
00:33
About 60, heading westbound on San Carlos Street.
00:40
Did you actually see the knife?
00:44
I didn’t, but passengers told me, and it looks like he is carrying something in his hand.
00:51
How big would you say it is?
00:57
It is a knife about five inches long.
01:08
Did anyone want to press charges?
01:12
No, they just pushed him out of the way.
01:17
Can you confirm that no one wants to press charges?
01:22
That’s negative, everyone’s quiet.
01:27
10-4. Go ahead and proceed.
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Location mentioned:
Meridian Ave & W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95126
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