Child reportedly assaulted by caretaker in Granite City, Granite City IL
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders in Granite City discussed a possible child assault. Radio traffic indicated a child may have been choked and hit by a caretaker, possibly a foster parent. Medical personnel confirmed the child did not require transport. Another individual from a related incident was being transported to Gateway Hospital with a potential transfer to SLU due to injuries.
Audio|Heard on: Madison IL Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:1
Transcript:
00:00
EMS is advising that this male subject's going to be going to sleep.
00:07
10-4. If they give you a reason, I'm on the phone with the captain.
00:11
Due to the extent of his injuries.
00:14
10-4, thanks.
00:19
Five 870, what's your 20? Same spot, brother.
00:23
I'm coming to you.
00:24
Seven three, go ahead.
00:25
Send me that call.
00:27
Ten four.
00:28
It's gonna be near Lincoln.
00:31
Near Lincoln.
00:33
Me with (name withheld).
00:34
(Name withheld) has a child in her home right now who was reportedly choked and hit by the caretaker.
00:40
It might be the foster parent.
00:42
Child does not need EMS.
00:44
The foster parent is in her home next door.
00:46
Ten four.
00:47
Twenty 460.
00:49
Go ahead, 16.
00:51
Okay, so now we're going back to Gateway.
00:54
That may end up as a transfer to SLU, but we'll at least go on Gateway for now.
01:00
10-4, Gateway for now, thank you.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Madison Ave, Granite City, IL 62040
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.
