Man lying on ground talking about shootings in Chatham

Heard on: Law Enforcement Columbia County 911 Polling

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Come in, 912 .

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Police, Code 03 for a call in the village of Chatham, Kinderhook Street and Library Place.

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Call on that location.

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Two C23 Fairview Ave and Jocelyn North, stand by.

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Only units closer for a call, post 803 .

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For call in the village of Chatham, Kinderhook Street and Library Place, calling by location.

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Columbia Nine One to Two C23 .

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Two C23 , full to 71 Kinderhook Street in the village of Chatham, cross streets: Library Place and Woodbridge Ave.

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Call from fire department reporting a man lying on the ground, possible MHL.

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He has multiple bags with him, unknown weapons.

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Speaking about shootings, unable to make out fully what he is saying.

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Two C23 , you're assigned and en route.

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Be advised, you will be staging EMS.

8/9/2026 02:05 PM

Medical Emergency

Kinderhook St, Chatham, NY 12037

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As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a medical emergency near Kinderhook Street and Library Place in the village of Chatham. A man was reported lying on the ground carrying multiple bags and talking about shootings. EMS was to stage at the scene.