Driver points gun at children in parking lot, Springfield IL


A man in a white Dodge Ram truck was driving recklessly near Butler St parking lot. He pulled out a gun and pointed it at children. Multiple callers reported the incident, and a description of the suspect was given.
Audio|Source: Sangamon County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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43 for descriptions. It's going to be a (race withheld) male 5-8 skinny build, gray sweatshirt, and possibly camo shorts.
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Tom Fort, Lincoln 879, 0736, possible 1032, near Butler St.
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(Race withheld) male driving recklessly through the lot in a white truck has pulled out a gun, keeps getting in and out of the truck holding it.
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Near Butler St.
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No.
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House.
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My side will show me around.
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827-104.
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Sprite 129 information.
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659 go ahead.
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Souther's just waiting on a tow truck firing EMS already clear will be clear patrol.
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6-59, 10-4 6-6-59, cancel.
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Straight voice up.
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Like an 827.
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The vehicle is going to have a white-dodge ram.
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The only passenger plate, Frank Charles, 34792.
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7-4.
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I got another call on that, just 7-43.
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He's back in that parking lot again.
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Second caller said he pulled a gun on kids in the lot.
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Location mentioned:
Near Butler St, Springfield, IL 62703
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