Child reports father beating mother with weapon threats, Chicago IL
Family OffenseA child called 911 to report their father was physically assaulting their mother at an apartment near South Lathland. The mother was heard screaming, and the situation escalated when the mother picked up a chair and a knife during the fight. The caller later reported hearing the mother yelling for help because the father was choking her.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 09
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Transcript:
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2272. I'm getting a call of a battery[1] in progress.
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near South Lathland.
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Apartment 2, second floor,
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the child caller, stated that dad is beating his mom. Mom was heard screaming in the background, unknown about weapons.
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And 72, this one just hit the board,
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near South Lathland, apartment 2, south, second floor.
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This time it states,
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caller called regarding the wife fighting him, said she picked up a chair and a knife.
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Complaintiff is holding her, and now this caller stated to hear the wife yelling for help stating he's choking her.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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battery: Physical attack or unlawful use of force against a person.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Wayman St, Chicago, IL 60661
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