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Officers respond to man wielding axe near South Throop

Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 06
03:49
00:00
Can you start rolling on this person with a knife at (number withheld) South Throop, please?
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S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60636
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As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to reports of a man armed with a knife and axe at a building near South Throop Street in Chicago. The individual was described as swinging an axe and attempting to strike people. The situation appeared to pose a threat to nearby individuals, and officers were dispatched to ensure public safety.

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