Fireworks mistaken for gunfire near Western Ave, Chicago IL
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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated a call about possible gunfire near the Eisenhower Expressway and Western Avenue, by the Oakley Apartments. The sound was later determined to be fireworks, and no threat or injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 03
Listen to dispatch call
00:17
Transcript:
00:00
All right, we also had a call come over on the Eisenhower Expy and Western Ave for shots fired near the Oakley Apartments.
00:07
If anyone wants to give me a code for that, (number withheld) George?
00:12
19 Cole, just fireworks.
00:16
10-4.
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Location mentioned:
Western Ave, Chicago, IL
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