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Ex-husband threatens family with gun and flamethrower

Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 01
00:21
00:00
We're getting a person with a gun[1] (number withheld) West Giddings.
audio iconFamily Offense
W Giddings St, Chicago, IL 60630
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Caller reports that her ex-husband is inside the home on the second floor. He is very angry, has cut the wire to the stove, and is threatening her and their daughter. The caller says he has a gun and a flamethrower with him. He is described as a male wearing boxers and a shirt and is reported to be sober.

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