Search near train tracks for missing officer, Chicago IL
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As discussed during the dispatch call, units conducted a search near the train tracks close to West Chicago Avenue for a missing officer and a possible body. Train traffic in the area slowed but was not entirely stopped. The scene appeared to be north of Chicago Avenue near Troy Street.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 03
Listen to dispatch call
01:36
Transcript:
00:00
Okay, do you know if the Metra trains are still running?
00:04
If so, can you let them know to stop trains because we are on the tracks trying to find the officer and a body; we see the squad car but not the officer or body.
00:17
All right, we'll call them.
00:23
Thirteen seventy-one.
00:26
One four seven one. Can you show landing miles are one five two? All right, fifteen fifteen for your time.
00:40
Twelve twenty-three.
00:42
Two three.
00:45
All right, train traffic is not stopped.
00:49
It has slowed through the area, but is not stopped—only on the track closest to where the body is.
00:56
The Metra officer is north of Chicago Avenue.
01:00
It would be straight up near Chicago Avenue and Troy area.
01:05
Near West Chicago Avenue is the closest address they could give me.
01:13
Ten four. We see them across the tracks, but you said there are no trains going.
01:19
This is their property and the supervisor says otherwise they should take this, right?
01:30
I would talk to them and make sure there is nothing urgent.
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Location mentioned:
W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
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