Fireworks mistaken for gunfire on South Canal Street
Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 13
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He called us for shots fired[2]?
Disorderly Conduct reported near S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60616 on Feb 16, 2026, 10:51 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of gunfire near South Canal Street, which were later determined to be fireworks related to Lunar New Year celebrations. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.
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