Person openly carrying sledgehammer threatens on CTA train, Chicago IL
WeaponsA passenger reported another person on a CTA train openly carrying a sledgehammer and threatening others with it. The suspect wore a black tank top and brown pants. No physical attack occurred. Police responded and were on scene while the suspect remained on the train.
Audio|Source: CTA Rail Ops - Chicago Transit Authority
04:50
Transcript:
00:00
I just had a passenger come to my head car and used the train.
00:04
He told me there was another passenger on the train that has a sledgehammer that's exposed.
00:12
He didn't know what car number it was, but he said he is armed.
00:23
Okay, attention, K524, northbound approaching near Clinton St. We have a report of a person with a sledgehammer aboard the train, visible.
00:33
Control, I just had a passenger come to my head car, and he told me there's another passenger on the train with a sledgehammer exposed.
00:46
He didn't know the car number.
00:52
Okay, 10-4[1]. Attention, K-524, northbound approaching near Clinton St.
00:56
We have a report of a person with a sledgehammer aboard the train visible.
01:05
I asked the passenger for a description.
01:08
The passenger said he was wearing a black tank top and brown pants.
01:59
The passenger said he threatened individuals with the sledgehammer.
02:05
He did not use it but was threatening people, and it is exposed.
02:14
10-4[1], remain standing by, wait for police.
02:24
Let me know when police arrive.
02:28
Let me know when police arrive.
02:40
Let me know if he leaves the train.
02:43
Let me know if he leaves the train.
02:51
Any injuries?
02:54
Any injuries?
03:01
I do not know what rail car he is on.
03:07
The passenger came.
03:08
I actually asked the passenger what rail car he was on.
03:11
He didn't recall the rail car he was on.
03:16
I do not know, but the passenger gave this call, and we don't know how he was gone.
03:29
Command back, Chicago police arrive on scene.
04:06
3-2-2 control, he is on an 8-car, near rail car 7-1-2-4, still on the train.
04:13
7-1-2-4 at 8-car.
04:20
He is still on the train at car 7-1-2-4.
04:33
Temple, let us know if any injuries or anything.
04:43
Not to my knowledge control.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment; message received or affirmative (OK).
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Location mentioned:
S Clinton St, Chicago, IL
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