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Apparent overdose near Melrose St in ChicagoChicago IL

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audio iconMedical Emergency
W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60634

As discussed during the dispatch call, police and fire personnel responded to a possible overdose near Melrose Street in Chicago. A male on the northwest corner was reportedly overdosing, and the fire department was present on scene. The situation appeared to be managed as units coordinated and confirmed the fire department's return to quarters.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 01
Listen to dispatch call
01:7
Transcript:
00:00
Sixteen 14.
00:02
All right, I need you to take a ride on this overdose near Melrose St.
00:08
The male appears to be overdosing on the northwest corner.
00:10
He's wearing all black.
00:12
Fire department is on scene now.
00:17
Very nice.
00:21
Do I have a unit in the area to take a ride with 1614 near Melrose St?
00:30
612,
00:32
Back up, we're coming from a distance.
00:35
I understand, appreciate it 12.
00:42
1602 Sam.
00:45
1602 Sam.
00:48
Yeah, that job on Melrose looks like fire department just left.
00:54
Acknowledged.
01:00
All right, at 1614 to 12 for the fire ticket CFD did returning to quarters.

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Location mentioned:
W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60634

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