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Man threatens passengers on bus near Halsted and CullertonChicago IL

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audio iconAssault
W Cullerton St & S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608

As discussed during the dispatch call, a man on a bus near Halsted and Cullerton in Chicago allegedly threatened other passengers. Police responded to the scene, issued a slowdown once the situation was under control, and later called for a disregard.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 03
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03:30
Transcript:
00:00
Assault in progress on Halsted and Cullerton.
00:04
Bus number (number withheld).
00:07
There is a male verbally threatening passengers.
00:09
He is wearing a gray hoodie and pants.
02:44
Units report giving a slowdown[2] for the assault in progress on Halsted and Cullerton.
03:24
Units issued a disregard[1] for the assault on Halsted and Cullerton.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
disregard: Cancel the assignment or instruct units to stand down.
[2]
slowdown: Reduce response; situation under control, respond routine or hold nonessential traffic

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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.

Location mentioned:
W Cullerton St & S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608

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