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Person with a knife at South California home

Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 06

00:09

00:00

Can you guys head over to a person with a knife for me please? (number withheld) South California.

2/19/2026 10:26 PM

Family Offense

S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

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AI Summary

Family Offense reported near S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60629 on Feb 19, 2026, 10:26 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, police were dispatched to a reported person possibly threatening self-harm with a knife near South California Avenue. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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