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Caller threatens to kill police officers on phone, Murphysboro IL

audio iconFamily Offense
Murphysboro, IL 62966

A 911 call from near Newman Lane reported loud screaming and a person on the phone threatening to kill police officers and refusing to speak with dispatch.

Audio|Source: Murphysboro Police Fire and Emergency Management
00:29
Transcript:
00:00
Okay, just go to near Newman Lane 911[1] call.
00:03
A lot of screaming in the background.
00:05
Can't get anyone to talk to me.
00:06
Near Newman Lane.
00:12
Okay.
00:19
Just on the phone they said they're going to kill a copse, so be careful.
00:27
Still can't get them to talk to me.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
911: 911 hang-up / disconnect

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Murphysboro, IL 62966

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