Shooting prompts expressway closure from Skyway to 59th St, Chicago IL
WeaponsState police requested city units to block the local lanes of the expressway from the Skyway to 59th Street due to a reported shooting in the area. The exact details and location of the incident are unclear, but the closure is to prevent traffic on the expressway while authorities manage the situation.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 08
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Transcript:
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4.30. I just, the desk just called and state police need cars to block off the expressway from the Skyway all the way to 59th on the local lanes due to some shooting.
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Do you have specific units you want me to send? Or how many? They didn't really specify. They seem kind of confused.
00:16
The state seemed confused when they called the desk.
00:24
99, I mean, you know as much as I do.
00:26
Can we meet somewhere with state and then we can figure out exactly what they need?
00:32
Or what exit are they looking to have blocks?
00:36
They can't have any traffic on the expressway from the Skyway to 59, I believe. I mean, I can get State a call and find out if you just want me to start sending units that way or what you want me to do.
00:52
Yeah, you can start assigning people and then I'll head over there as well as I'll get over there as well.
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Location mentioned:
W 59th St, Chicago, IL
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