Unhoused man yells on church steps before children’s mass, Chicago IL


A 60-year-old unhoused man was yelling and cursing on the church steps near 22nd Place and Hoyne. He showed signs of mental distress but was not armed. Emergency services and a crisis intervention team were called.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 10
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Transcript:
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It is at 22nd place in Hoyne, right by the church.
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Father Mike is Carnison,
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and fires en route.
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They're requesting CIT.
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Unhoused male is cursing and yelling on the church steps right before the children's mass.
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Some type of mental distress.
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He's 60 years of age.
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He's a male black.
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His name is (name withheld).
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They know his name.
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He's wearing a gray sweatshirt.
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He has a thoughtful bag, no weapon seen, and fires around.
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Location mentioned:
S Hoyne Ave & W 22nd Pl, Chicago, IL 60608
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