Shots fired reported in Merrillville; vehicle pursuit underway, Merrillville IN
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Multiple calls reported gunshots fired near Whitcomb Street and 81st Avenue. Officers are pursuing a vehicle involved in the incident.
Audio|Heard on: Lake County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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We have multiple calls coming from this same call with the shots fired[1].
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137.
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Aeroval 441 Signal 27[2] for myself and Verali.
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We're heading west on West 81st Avenue.
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It's the ram we just pulled over back again.
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We're going to be passing Whitcomb.
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Copy.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
shots fired: Report of gunshots heard; possible weapons discharge
[2]
Signal 27: EMS/Medical call
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Location mentioned:
Whitcomb St & 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
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