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Person carrying umbrella mistaken for rifle in Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Falls WI

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Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

A person reported walking with what seemed to be a rifle was found to be a homeless individual carrying an umbrella. No threat was present.

Audio|Source: Chippewa County Sheriff and Chippewa Falls Police
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Transcript:
00:00
I'm just confirming should the mail subject was reported to be walking with a rifle.
00:04
10-4[1]. One of our officers indicates that maybe our local homeless guy with an umbrella.
00:12
I'm not located.
00:17
I'm 1060. You know what he was wearing?
00:22
I don't, but I'm guessing it may be (name withheld).
00:27
I'm going to go check by a quick trip.
00:49
1022. I think I located the subject I'll be out on Commercial Boulevard by the Hampton.
00:59
104.
01:03
74 County.
01:05
It is our unhoused individual and umbrella. I'll be 1024, 10.8.
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgement/Affirmative

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Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

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