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Accidental 911 call from resident near Gum Ridge RoadJackson County IL

audio iconNon-Crime Event
Gum Ridge Rd, Kinkaid Township, IL 62907

A resident near Gum Ridge Road accidentally activated the emergency button while using a flashlight, resulting in an unintended 911 call.

Audio|Source: Murphysboro Police & Jackson County Sheriff's Department
00:29
Transcript:
00:00
6-8-7 from County, I have a 911[1].
00:10
Go ahead, go ahead.
00:14
It pinged near Gum Ridge Road.
00:17
I did speak with (name withheld) on the second attempt to call.
00:22
She advised it was accidental.
00:23
She was using her flashlight and had to hit the emergency button by accident.
00:27
She did not hear any signs of distress.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
911: 911 hang-up / disconnect

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Location mentioned:
Gum Ridge Rd, Kinkaid Township, IL 62907

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