Fireworks mistaken for gunfire near Marshfield Ave, Chicago IL
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers initially responded to reports of possible gunfire near Marshfield Avenue, but it was determined the sounds were from fireworks being set off in the street.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 09
Listen to dispatch call
00:43
Transcript:
00:00
I was trying to raise you for that shots fired[1] ticket near Marshfield with all the twos.
00:10
Ten four. Where was this from?
00:15
Ten four.
00:22
As soon as you can slow down,
00:24
it's fireworks.
00:25
I'm looking on right now.
00:26
They popped fireworks in the middle of the street near 92nd and Marshfield.
00:31
10-4[2] units responding for the shots fired[1] near Marshfield.
00:35
You can take a slowdown[3].
00:37
It's just fireworks, 92nd and Marshfield.
00:39
Again if you are responding, take a slowdown[3] near Marshfield.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
shots fired: Gunshots heard or reported.
[2]
10-4: Acknowledgment; message received or affirmative (OK).
[3]
slowdown: Reduce response; situation under control, respond routine or hold nonessential traffic
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:
S Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
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