Man threatens with chainsaw near Sylmar graveyard, Los Angeles County CA


A man in his 40s, wearing all black, threatened several people with a chainsaw near a graveyard close to Lopez Canyon Road in Sylmar. He appeared to be intoxicated. The suspect fled the scene in a black Ford Escape with license plate 8SUL377. The victims are hiding near the graves and are afraid to return to their vehicles.
Audio|Source: Los Angeles County Sheriff Dispatch 9 - Carson/Compton
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Transcript:
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Attention to CV units, CO3 in Sylmar area, 245 near Lopez Canyon Road, near Lopez Canyon.
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Male black 40s, all black clothing, threatens multiple people with a chainsaw by the graveyard, possibly intoxicated.
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Suspects fled in a black Ford Escape with plate 8SUL377.
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123 and 20 in less than 20 out.
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123, you have the first code 3.
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Any additionally to code 3, 20 to 30?
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121, Tom, when I'll send 20, respond to 3.
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And there's a plate on that blackboard escape.
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8-Sam Union Lincoln 377.
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Victims are hiding by the graves.
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Scared to return to their vehicles.
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Location mentioned:
Near Lopez Canyon Rd, Sylmar, CA 91342
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