Man carrying machete reported near Midland and Tallman, Syracuse NY
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WeaponsAs discussed during the dispatch call, police received a report of a man walking near Midland Avenue and Tallman Street in Syracuse carrying a machete. The caller stated the man, believed to be in his fifties, was not acting aggressively. He was possibly wearing dark clothing, gloves, and jeans or sweatpants.
Audio|Heard on: Onondaga County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Guy with a machete, Midland Ave at Tallman, Midland and Tallman.
00:03
One caller known to me, male about fifties, cell phone on Midland walking carrying a machete.
00:09
We don't have a clothing description but possibly dark colored hoodie, a pair of gloves and either blue jeans or sweatpants.
00:18
I just got a roll of five bad (number withheld) call being roped (number withheld).
00:22
Near River Knoll Drive North.
00:25
That is affirmative.
00:28
For the Chicago, he's just carrying it.
00:30
He's not threatening anybody or anything?
00:33
I do believe that's the case.
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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:
Midland Ave & Tallman St, Syracuse, NY 13204
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