Apparent knife threat near Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago IL
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WeaponsAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of a man with a knife who reportedly threatened someone near Commonwealth Avenue and Fullerton Parkway in Chicago. The individual was later seen near Lincoln Park Zoo and Lincoln Park West Apartments. No injuries were mentioned, and the situation was reportedly de-escalated.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 04
Listen to dispatch call
01:9
Transcript:
00:00
Getting a person with a knife near Commonwealth and Fullerton Parkway.
00:03
A male pulled out a knife on the caller (name withheld).
00:05
He has glasses, a red hoodie, and is riding a bicycle with details to follow.
00:14
Eighteen 14, you copy?
00:17
Yeah, first one right around.
00:19
Thank you.
00:24
Nine three three.
00:27
One eight three three. You can show up on fourteen.
00:35
Ten four.
00:40
Fourteen.
00:43
Eighteen fourteen.
00:47
Just for info, you can slow it down over here.
00:50
The caller (name withheld) is already at Lincoln Park Zoo.
00:51
They were just calling in to give us information.
00:54
The person is by Lincoln Park West Apartments on Fullerton.
01:02
Ten four.
01:05
Slow it down.
01:06
The person with the knife is near Commonwealth and Fullerton Parkway.
01:09
Slow it down!
Disclaimer:
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:
N Commonwealth Ave & W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
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