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Person armed with hatchet reported in Alton, Alton IL

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Alton, IL

Officers responded near Waddley in Alton to assist with a person reported carrying a hatchet. Units coordinated response and requested less-lethal equipment for the situation.

Audio|Source: Alton Police, Fire, EMS and Public Works
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Transcript:
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Lincoln 1,
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when you're available, can you start heading to near Waddley, an assist car 4 of a person wielding a hatchet?
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You're out.
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Lincoln 1, do you happen to have a less lethal in your unit?
00:26
Affirmative.
00:35
Three and two, let's hold up on the Rockwell deal until we're secure on Waddley.
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Gary is clear, I'll head that way.
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Two's clear.
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I'm headed.
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Going to four and three if you want, we can stage up somewhere and go together.

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