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Man sends threatening Snapchat showing firearm, Benton IL

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Near E Webster St, Benton, IL 62812

A caller near East Webster Street reported receiving a threatening Snapchat message from a man showing a firearm.

Audio|Source: Franklin, Perry, Jackson, Williamson, and Jefferson Counties Police, Fire and EMS
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Near E Webster St.
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(name withheld), the RP advised to mail from Merion.
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He sent him a threatening message through Snapchat.
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Displayed a firearm.
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He did not think quick enough to save the message, but one speaks an officer.

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Near E Webster St, Benton, IL 62812

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