Knife threat on CTA Blue Line train at Belmont, Chicago IL
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WeaponsAs discussed during the dispatch call, a female is threatening passengers with a knife on a CTA Blue Line train near Belmont station. The incident appears to involve the sixth rail car of the train, which is currently stopped at the station facing northbound.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 03
Listen to dispatch call
00:21
Transcript:
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For the units in 14 and citywide, a person with a knife to Belmont Blue Line near Belmont.
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CTA is calling this one in.
00:09
There is a female holding a knife threatening passengers.
00:11
It is on the 6th rail car, car number 7102.
00:15
The train is standing at the station facing northbound.
00:18
The offender is wearing a purple hat, beige hoodie, black jacket.
00:20
I have nothing further on it.
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:
Belmont & Kimball (Blue Line), Chicago, IL 60618
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