Man in bulletproof vest openly carrying handgun, Brooklyn Heights OH


A caller reports a man in his 40s wearing a bulletproof vest and openly carrying a holstered handgun while walking eastbound on the north side of the street toward Riverview. The man told the caller to mind their own business. The gun was not being held in hand.
Audio|Source: Chagrin Valley Dispatch - Brecksville
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Transcript:
3973[1]. Good. Seventy-three and anyone that can assist, 8971, 8971 Brookside. Caller reports a male in his 40s wearing a ballistic vest with a handgun, tan pants, dark-colored shirt, a military-style vest. The caller asked if he was working a side job and he told them it's none of their business. He is not holding the gun; he is openly carrying it in a holster. He will be on the north side of the street walking eastbound toward Riverview. Okay. Thank you and 5-2 to radio. 5-2. You would show this unit 108[2] from Lakeside Courthouse. 1700.
3973[1]. Good. Seventy-three and anyone that can assist, 8971, 8971 Brookside. Caller reports a male in his 40s wearing a ballistic vest with a handgun, tan pants, dark-colored shirt, a military-style vest. The caller asked if he was working a side job and he told them it's none of their business. He is not holding the gun; he is openly carrying it in a holster. He will be on the north side of the street walking eastbound toward Riverview. Okay. Thank you and 5-2 to radio. 5-2. You would show this unit 108[2] from Lakeside Courthouse. 1700.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
73: Assist/backup
[2]
108: Out of service
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Brooklyn Heights, OH
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