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Person armed with gun reported near 78th Street in ChicagoChicago IL

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W 78th St, Chicago, IL 60620

A person was reported carrying a gun near 78th Street in Chicago. Shots were heard near 77th and Throop. A male suspect with a gun was seen running toward Ashland wearing a blue coat and black pants.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 08
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00:16
Transcript:
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For the unit since 6-0, no final cast, person with a gun near 78th Street.
00:05
Caller said he read that there were shots fired near 77th and Throop while he was going home.
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He saw a male suspect with a gun running on 78th towards Ashland wearing a blue coat and black pants.
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No further.

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Location mentioned:
W 78th St, Chicago, IL 60620

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