Drag Racers Armed With Guns, Flame Throwers Throwing Bottles, Fireworks at Police Cars

11103 S Michigan Ave

Published Aug 30 at 3:06 AM · Updated Aug 30 at 3:50 AM

Summary

A street takeover involving drag racers occurred on South Michigan Avenue in Chicago, where participants blocked the street and reportedly threw glass bottles at police vehicles. A person with a flamethrower-like device was seen entering a black vehicle, possibly a Camaro. Police were advised to exercise caution due to potential firearms at the scene.

Timeline

Aug 30, 3:06AM

According to a Citizen user, a street takeover is occurring.

Aug 30, 3:06AM

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Aug 30, 3:06AM

According to a Citizen user, a street takeover is occurring.

Aug 30, 3:06AM

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Aug 30, 3:06AM

According to a Citizen user, a street takeover is occurring.

Aug 30, 3:06AM

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Aug 30, 3:06AM

According to a Citizen user, a street takeover is occurring.

Aug 30, 3:06AM

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Aug 30, 3:06AM

According to a Citizen user, a street takeover is occurring.

Aug 30, 3:06AM

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

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Radio Clips

CPD Zn 9 · Aug 30, 3:56AM · 0:10

Units in 5 and citywide, shots fired, 111 Indiana. Keeps hearing gunshots outside, something unclear. 522, are those gunshots or fireworks?

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CPD Zn 9 · Aug 30, 3:55AM · 0:26

599. 599. You're coming up? That's right, put me down on 111 Michigan, please. 10-4. 2212. That's right, a lot of the vehicles got over the expressway around 99th and Michigan. Alright, expressway 99 and Michigan for 2212.

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CPD Zn 9 · Aug 30, 3:55AM · 0:16