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Officers respond to armed person near McKinley Ave

Heard on: Tacoma Police Dispatch - South
01:05
00:00
Seven five and McKinley D Sierra is requesting assistance with making contact with (name withheld).
audio iconWeapons
E McKinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404
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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a call near McKinley Avenue involving a person reportedly carrying a pocket knife. Units were asked to assist another officer in making contact with the individual, described by dispatch with physical details. The reporting party was said to be waiting nearby in a vehicle at McKinley Crossing Apartments. The situation appeared to involve a potential weapons concern.

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