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Possible knife incident near Van Buren station

Heard on: Woodford IL Law Dispatch Group Calls
01:43
00:00
County to Metra 43944, fire in progress.
audio iconWeapons
E Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60604
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As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a tall man wearing dark clothing at the Van Buren train station who appeared to be carrying a knife in a front bag. The man left the waiting area and walked toward Michigan Avenue before officers lost sight of him. It is unclear whether the knife was displayed or if anyone was threatened.

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