Possible assault investigated near North Quincy station, Quincy MA
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AssaultAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a possible assault near the North Quincy station by a Target store. A caller reported being threatened by someone with a knife, but later camera footage showed no visible weapons, and the potential victim did not wish to cooperate. The incident may have involved a misunderstanding or unconfirmed threat.
Audio|Heard on: MBTA Transit Police
Listen to dispatch call
02:54
Transcript:
00:00
Take it to North Quincy.
00:01
Individual with a cap, gray jacket, about five six.
00:05
Caller at the number two entrance reported that a person tried to stab them with a knife.
00:16
Ten four on the way.
00:23
Description of the caller or the subject.
00:28
The person with a cap is going to be the suspect.
00:37
Operation Charlie 617.
00:42
What's up?
00:45
Sir, I'm going to start you towards North Quincy for a person with a knife.
00:51
Four on the way.
00:55
Charlie Victor 729, I'll slide that way from Braintree.
01:01
729, I have it.
01:07
Probably sure right that way.
01:14
Units going into North Quincy.
01:16
The victim is wearing a red jacket near the bike gate by the Target.
01:26
Seven 17104.
01:29
Charlie 717 going 10-6[2].
01:35
10-4[1].
01:41
What's up, I'm going 10-6[2]?
01:44
10-4[1].
01:50
Operations to units at North Quincy.
01:52
We appear to have the incident on camera and it appears there are no weapons at this moment.
02:02
Unit going out to meet the victim.
02:12
Left one.
02:18
Last unit, go ahead again.
02:24
Thank you.
02:33
Everyone, I'm going to check the platform now.
02:37
Yeah.
02:45
Sorry, 717 to us.
02:46
I spoke with the victim.
02:47
They wanted to get out of here.
02:48
They did not want to provide additional information.
02:50
Oh, that individual did go ahead and resign?
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment or confirmation that a message has been received and understood.
[2]
10-6: Busy / Out of service (Unavailable)
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
North Quincy, Quincy, MA 02171
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