Possible knife threat reported on bus near Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis MN
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WeaponsAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a message about a possible male displaying a knife on a city bus near the Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue intersection in Minneapolis. The bus operator did not see any weapon but was asked to hold the bus for police response. A large group of passengers exited, and authorities monitored cameras in the area. It appears no one matching the description was observed leaving the bus, and law enforcement coordinated resources to respond cautiously.
Audio|Heard on: Hennepin MN Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:21
Transcript:
00:00
I have a pending weapons call.
00:02
We have a texter stating that there is a male brandishing a knife on board bus 3409.
00:08
We've spoken to the operator.
00:09
The operator hasn't seen anything despite the fact that this male is described to be in front of the bus.
00:15
And a large group of people got off at Hennepin and Lagoon.
00:20
Do you want us to have it hold or continue?
00:25
(number withheld).
00:27
Artic, do you have any ice on that bus?
00:30
182, we do not have live video for that bus.
00:33
And I checked the cameras to see Lagoon and Hennepin, but I did not see anybody matching that description get off that bus.
00:43
106, have the bus hold.
00:46
Start a bus supervisor.
00:48
And one of the cars at Lake Street if they can break while that is stable.
00:55
Copy. One thirty-two.
00:57
One thirty-two.
00:58
Cancel by medics to put me en route to the weapons call.
01:02
Copy, canceling medics.
01:03
One thirty-eight two, I was canceled by medics.
01:05
They are going to be transporting.
01:07
Copy.
01:08
Twenty-two for joy.
01:10
One hundred and six, confirm that bus's location from Lagoon and Hennepin.
01:16
Lake and France.
01:17
One hundred and 20 status.
01:19
Squad's at Lake Street status.
01:21
Two six, stay.
01:22
Thank you. One three two.
01:24
One three two.
01:26
Do you want us to start locals since we don't have an available squad to back?
01:31
Yes, please, and try and make contact with the bus stop to check their status.
01:36
(number withheld).
01:38
106-126, please start towards a weapons call, please.
01:44
126 is on our call.
01:47
Understood.
01:49
Please break.
01:50
126.
01:52
Squad, stand by.
01:53
Stand by.
01:56
Sounds like this party's off the bus.
01:58
The operator says they don't remember anyone arguing with them.
02:03
All right.
02:05
132 and if there is a local available will be enough for that call then.
02:11
Copy. Party is still on the bus.
02:14
Operator has not seen a weapon.
02:18
10-4. Same plan.
02:21
(number withheld).
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:
Hennepin Ave & Lagoon Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408
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