Person threatened to shoot at driveway near Chestnut Street, Berkeley CA


Radio call reporting a man near Chestnut Street threatened to shoot at a resident's driveway. He said a gun was in a green backpack on the sidewalk, but no weapon was seen. He had a metal pole earlier and then dropped it. He is riding a bicycle near the location. Officers were notified and were responding with less-lethal options.
Audio|Source: Berkeley Police and Fire
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Transcript:
Good morning. This is a broadcast about a disturbance with threats to shoot near Chestnut Street. The male threatened to shoot the reporting person's driveway. He is described as a thin male with a gray beard, appearing in his 50s, wearing a teal poncho, dark jeans, and a white helmet. No gun was seen, but he said a gun was in a green backpack on the sidewalk. He had been holding a metal pole but dropped it. He is now riding a bicycle back and forth with a backpack hanging from it. Units were notified and are en route with less-lethal options.
Good morning. This is a broadcast about a disturbance with threats to shoot near Chestnut Street. The male threatened to shoot the reporting person's driveway. He is described as a thin male with a gray beard, appearing in his 50s, wearing a teal poncho, dark jeans, and a white helmet. No gun was seen, but he said a gun was in a green backpack on the sidewalk. He had been holding a metal pole but dropped it. He is now riding a bicycle back and forth with a backpack hanging from it. Units were notified and are en route with less-lethal options.
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Location mentioned:
Near Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA 94702
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