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Man with hammer tries to hit people downtown

Heard on: Sangamon County Public Safety
03:18
00:00
Both units (number withheld) South 6th, (number withheld) South 6.
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E Capitol Ave & S 5th St, Springfield, IL 62701

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Assault reported near E Capitol Ave & S 5th St, Springfield, IL 62701 on Mar 2, 2026, 3:08 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Springfield responded to reports of a man carrying a hammer and attempting to strike people near South 6th Street. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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