Person unresponsive near West Lexington Street labeled assault, Baltimore MD
AssaultDispatch audio about a man found not conscious near West Lexington Street. The caller reports the person was not breathing and it was first called an overdose. Responders say they are changing the incident classification to an aggravated assault. Fire units and radio channels are also mentioned.
Audio|Source: Baltimore City Police Southwest District
00:59
Transcript:
If you have a call for an overdose near West Lexington Street, history: male not conscious and not breathing, suspected overdose. (name withheld). Right now we are going to change it to aggravated assault. You have a GD[1] in there. Please head in. Hey sir, you have dropped the C channel. We're on C. Can all units use this about a priority one overdose near West Lexington Street? Caller name (name withheld). It is the fire department. (number withheld), I'll be around. 10-4[2] and good evening.
If you have a call for an overdose near West Lexington Street, history: male not conscious and not breathing, suspected overdose. (name withheld). Right now we are going to change it to aggravated assault. You have a GD[1] in there. Please head in. Hey sir, you have dropped the C channel. We're on C. Can all units use this about a priority one overdose near West Lexington Street? Caller name (name withheld). It is the fire department. (number withheld), I'll be around. 10-4[2] and good evening.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
GD: General Dispatch (context suggests possible 'General Disturbance' or police shorthand)
[2]
10-4: Acknowledgement
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Location mentioned:
Near W Lexington St, Baltimore, MD 21223
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