Child accidentally shot in the leg with a firearm, Park Ridge IL
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WeaponsA 7-year-old child accidentally shot himself in the leg with a firearm at a residence near Lawrence. He was treated at Lutheran General Hospital emergency room.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 01
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Transcript:
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Um,
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Can you go up to Lutheran General, the 1775 Dempster, Park Ridge, ER room 7-1.
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Uh,
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They're requesting police for a person shot, 7-year-old male accidentally shot himself in the leg with his parents' firearm.
00:15
It happened near Lawrence, Apartment 2E,
00:20
but I don't think we've had any calls for that here.
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Location mentioned:
Dempster St 1st floor, Park Ridge, IL 60068
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