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Possible gunfire mistaken for noise near W 47th St, Chicago IL

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W 47th St & S Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60609

As discussed during the dispatch call, at the intersection of W 47th St and S Paulina St, a caller reported hearing what sounded like gunshots lasting about 30 seconds. The caller later clarified that the noises did not appear to be gunfire.

Audio|Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 13
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Transcript:
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I have 47th and Paulina is calling.
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Caller said they heard gunshots for about 30 seconds.
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They later clarified it was not shots.

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Location mentioned:
W 47th St & S Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60609
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