Drag racing and assault at 5th and Kostner, Chicago IL
RobberyDispatch audio about a large group drag racing at 5th and Kostner. A woman says her car was struck, she was physically attacked, and someone tried to take her vehicle. The crowd of about 40–50 people began dispersing and the woman is waiting to file a police report.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 10
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Transcript:
Can you make it 0420? 10-4[1]-20. 0420 has changed. Citywide battery in progress at 5th and Kostner, where the drag racing occurred. Caller said her car was hit and someone tried to take her vehicle. About 40 to 50 people were present. The car is a Buick. More details to follow. It's in District 11. Can I have an ambulance to the station? No. You want an ambulance to the station? For what reason? Just checking. 10-4. Can you head over to drag racing at 5th and Kostner? Callers report people burning rubber and drag racing. A battery in progress call came in; the caller was in a Buick and said they battered her, hit her car, and tried to take it. Units report the crowd is dispersing in all directions. One minute ago we got another call from the woman who wants to file a report. She's waiting for police at 5th and Kostner.
Can you make it 0420? 10-4[1]-20. 0420 has changed. Citywide battery in progress at 5th and Kostner, where the drag racing occurred. Caller said her car was hit and someone tried to take her vehicle. About 40 to 50 people were present. The car is a Buick. More details to follow. It's in District 11. Can I have an ambulance to the station? No. You want an ambulance to the station? For what reason? Just checking. 10-4. Can you head over to drag racing at 5th and Kostner? Callers report people burning rubber and drag racing. A battery in progress call came in; the caller was in a Buick and said they battered her, hit her car, and tried to take it. Units report the crowd is dispersing in all directions. One minute ago we got another call from the woman who wants to file a report. She's waiting for police at 5th and Kostner.
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10-4: Acknowledgement/Message Received
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Location mentioned:
Fifth Avenue & Kostner, Chicago, IL 60624
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