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Heard on: Chicago Police Department Zone 02 · 1/18/2026 08:02 PM
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Units at 19 and citywide, we're getting a person with a knife at Newport and Wolcott.
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Walcott in Newport for a male (descriptor withheld) about five six wearing a black baseball cap, black jacket, black pants, standing outside the location with a knife and attempted to stab the caller's friend.
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Possible knife threat near Newport and Wolcott

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As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to reports of a man possibly armed with a knife near Newport and Wolcott in Chicago. Dispatchers described the individual as standing outside and allegedly attempting to stab another person. Units from District 19 were assigned to the scene. The details are based on initial radio reports and may not be confirmed.

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N Wolcott Ave & W Newport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
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