Physical attack reported in apartment building, Chicago IL


A 23-year-old was physically attacked by a man living upstairs in an apartment near Elston. The victim does not know the attacker, who is suspected to have a mental illness. Emergency medical services were requested.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 01
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Transcript:
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They're calling over near Elston.
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Again, standby for SamoCast.
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It's a battery in progress.
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Units on, 16th citywide, battering progress, near North Elston, near Elston, Apartment 3 Frank.
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Location remarks is Dukes.
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Caller name is 23-year-old (name withheld) in the basement.
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Said the male black, large build that lives upstairs attacked him for no reason.
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He doesn't know the offender.
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Offender is still on scene and caller is requesting EMS.
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Caller also believes the offender has a mental illness.
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Nothing further.
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