Open in App
Disclaimer
Information CrimeRadar provides is made available solely to protect the public. Using this information to harass, threaten, or harm anyone is prohibited. Information is provided by third parties and may have errors. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. Location data may not be 100% accurate. Use extreme care and always verify information through official sources and exercise caution and judgment when using CrimeRadar. By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Man threatens occupant at apartment near West CortezChicago IL

Heads up: This post was detected from real-time dispatch audio. Information may be incomplete, and the situation may evolve. Always verify using official agency releases.

audio iconWeapons
W Cortez St, Chicago, IL 60642

A man armed with a gun returned to an apartment near West Cortez. He was beating on the back door while the occupant barricaded herself inside. The suspect wore a camouflage jacket and black jeans.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 03
Listen to dispatch call
01:9
Transcript:
00:00
The offender from the person with a gun[1] call is back.
00:04
Near West Cortez, coming in with details to follow.
00:07
He returned and is beating down the back door.
00:10
He is described as wearing a camouflage jacket, black jeans.
00:14
The caller barricaded herself in the apartment.
00:18
Again, this is from the person with a gun[1].
00:20
Near West Cortez.
00:22
She's calling back.
00:23
It's coming in with details to follow.
00:30
143.
00:31
Near West Cortez.
00:33
Near West Cortez.
00:34
I'm going to do some e-learning initiation.
00:37
E-learning station, 104.
00:45
1213.
00:49
12.13.
00:51
13, can you start heading over here? It's coming in with details to follow.
00:54
(name withheld) is calling back.
00:55
She's concealed carry from the previous call.
00:58
Near West Cortez.
01:00
The offender is back.
01:01
She's barricaded in the apartment.
01:03
He's beating at the back door wearing a camouflage jacket,
01:06
black jeans, and it's still coming in.
01:08
Details to follow.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
person with a gun: Report of a person observed or suspected to be armed with a firearm.

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:
W Cortez St, Chicago, IL 60642

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct
Incorrect

Not all dispatch calls become confirmed incidents. This reflects early radio traffic only. Treat with caution.

Share This Information

Incident Timeline

  1. Suspect Linked to Previous Incident
  2. Suspect's Physical Description Provided
  3. Further Confirmation of Suspect's Movement
  4. Suspect Description Reiterated
  5. Suspect's Direction and Description
  6. Initial Report of Armed Suspect

Recent Weapons Incidents in Chicago, IL

Explore the dispatch alert map for more.