Man reported overdosing but refuses ambulance in South Austin, Chicago IL


Police were requested to check on a man reported to be overdosing near South Austin. The man was awake, breathing, and responsive, but he refused ambulance service. Fire and EMS did not respond.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 08
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Transcript:
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Your stop doesn't take you in, near South Austin, a check well-being.
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The caller initially said that there was a male overdosing, wearing a black shirt, black pants.
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He was awake, breathing and responding, and the caller refused to answer whether or not they wanted an ambulance, so fire's not going.
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If you could just make sure everyone's okay over there, please.
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South Austin, Chicago, IL
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