Disclaimer
CrimeRadar content is provided for situational awareness purposes only and does not constitute an official report, record, verified account, or legal determination.
Audio is sourced from publicly accessible public-safety dispatch communications. Transcripts, headlines, and summaries are generated by automated systems based on this audio. Users should rely on official sources for verified information.
By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Electrical shock and water hazard at Sheridan buildingChicago IL

Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

audio iconFire & Arson
N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to an alarm at a building on North Sheridan Road in Chicago after a person reported being shocked by an elevator button. Water leaking in the lobby created an electrical hazard, prompting both ambulance and fire response. No one was reported stuck in the elevator and the situation was later deemed safe.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 11
Listen to dispatch call
02:33
Transcript:
00:00
Two 033. Two 023.
00:06
Can you show us near North Sheridan Road for this alarm? And can we get an ambulance over here for a person who said they were shocked by an elevator button? And can we also get fire over here because there's a bunch of water coming down in the lobby and there's cords everywhere for Christmas lights, and we just don't want to catch on fire.
00:28
It's near North Sheridan.
00:34
Five 240. Okay, ten four.
00:46
Okay, and you said that someone's stuck on the elevator as well, correct?
00:51
Negative. There's a person here complaining that they were shocked by the bulbs on the elevator.
01:00
Okay.
01:02
M4.
01:07
410. 433?
01:10
Go ahead, 410.
02:27
We could give CFD a disregard, take out the water, shut off I guess.
02:32
But we'll still take the ambulance.

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 Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct
Incorrect

Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.

Share This Information

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Chicago, IL

Explore the dispatch alert map for more.