Deputies respond to man seen with machete near Alvernon Way, Tucson AZ
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WeaponsAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible weapons-related incident near South Alvernon Way and Aviation Parkway in Tucson. A caller reported a person walking in the median carrying what appeared to be a machete. The person reportedly left the area heading northbound before officers arrived. No further suspicious activity was reported.
Audio|Heard on: Tucson Police/Fire Citywide
Listen to dispatch call
01:25
Transcript:
00:00
I copy you to touch that person with a weapon.
00:02
It's going to be at Alvernon and Aviation, the eastbound off-ramp.
00:06
Caller reported a person walking in the median carrying a machete.
00:09
Person wearing dark top, light shirt, red jogger pants, unknown shoes.
00:13
Caller advised the person left going northbound and was last seen in the median.
00:18
He's no longer on scene.
00:23
Directionally copy zero.
00:28
Negative, that's ten seven.
00:32
And I
00:38
Copy, he had a machete.
00:39
Was he doing anything with it or just walking towards them?
00:45
Negative, he just stated he walked toward his vehicle and the caller left the area.
00:52
Copy.
00:57
It's in. Are you wanting additional units started?
01:02
Several, I'll take one more.
01:08
Yeah, nine six, can you shut up?
01:12
Of course, speak like Tucson.
01:15
So far, myself out at Aviation, the eastbound off-ramp. Person wearing dark top, light shirt, red jogger pants, unknown shoes, tan shorts.
01:22
Carrying a machete.
01:23
Colored item.
01:24
He's standing in the median.
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:
S Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
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