Deputies respond to possible weapon display on Challenger Way, Lancaster CA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies in Lancaster responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle near Challenger Way and Avenue J. A man in a black Suburban wearing a skeleton mask was possibly pointing an object that appeared to be a weapon from the vehicle while driving erratically. The vehicle was last seen heading north on Challenger Way. Information was relayed that the vehicle’s registration was valid and associated with an individual at an address in Lancaster. No injuries or further details were confirmed at the time.
Audio|Heard on: Los Angeles County Sheriff Dispatch 3,8,9,13,14; California Highway Patrol: South LA & East LA; Downey Fire
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Transcript:
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Lancaster 112, you have to handle investigation of suspicious circumstances at Challenger Way and Avenue J.
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Male adult in a black Suburban with a skeleton mask possibly pointing an object resembling a weapon out of the window and driving erratically.
00:11
Last seen north on Challenger Way passing Avenue J, tag (number withheld).
00:16
For Lancaster units on that investigation, the plate in the call nine Sam John Tom (number withheld) is returning clear and current to (name withheld).
00:28
Near East Norbury Street in Lancaster.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Challenger Way & Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93535
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