Man armed with sledgehammer and possible handgun near Van Ness, Los Angeles CA
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WeaponsAccording to the dispatch call, a man carrying a sledgehammer and possibly a handgun was seen near Van Ness Avenue heading toward Melrose Avenue. He is described as white, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, slim, with gray hair, blue eyes, and wearing a black ski mask.
Audio|Heard on: LAPD Dispatch - West Divisions
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Transcript:
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Hollywoodville by 6877 by 6807.
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Go ahead. Report about 10 minutes ago from near Van Ness Avenue.
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Suspect last seen southbound toward Melrose Avenue to an unknown direction.
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Suspect description.
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His name is going to go by (name withheld) aka Cuba.
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It's a male white about 5-8 slim build.
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He has gray hair, blue eyes,
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blue fano, black pants and a black ski mask.
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Weapons is going to be a sledgehammer and a possible blank handgun.
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Weapons are outstanding.
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Location mentioned:
S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047
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