Male armed with knife assaults near Avenue J and Challenger Way, Lancaster CA


An assault with a deadly weapon occurred near Avenue J and Challenger Way. A male in his 20s was armed with a knife and fled toward Superior. Police response is urgent.
Audio|Source: Antelope Valley Area Public Safety
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Transcript:
Code 3[2] response is needed 245[3] now, 417A[1], Avenue J and Challenger Way, male adult, attempting to staff 711-1-4 wearing a blue top, black pants, approximately 20s, last seen headed towards Superior.
Code 3[2] response is needed 245[3] now, 417A[1], Avenue J and Challenger Way, male adult, attempting to staff 711-1-4 wearing a blue top, black pants, approximately 20s, last seen headed towards Superior.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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417A: Person brandishing a knife or other deadly weapon.
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Code 3: Emergency response; proceed immediately with lights and siren.
[3]
245: Assault with a deadly weapon or means likely to cause great bodily injury.
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Location mentioned:
Challenger Way & Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93535
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