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Man threatens passengers with sledgehammer on train, Chicago IL

audio iconAssault
LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60605

A man threatened passengers on a northbound Blue Line train at LaSalle and Congress with a sledgehammer. The train was stopped during the incident.

Audio|Source: Chicago Police Citywide Dispatch Channels
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Transcript:
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All right, entry here for the Massachusetts getting an assault. Robbers over to Blue Nine at LaSalle in Congress, Congress of LaSalle.
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Community details to follow.
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So male black wearing a black shirt, brown pants threatening the passengers with a sledgehammer.
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The train is stopped, northbound.
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I got nothing further at this time.

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LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60605

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