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Three Men in Black Fleeing Eastbound Detained

310 S Racine Ave

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  • Police in Chicago detained three suspects near 310 S Racine Ave following a pursuit. Smoke was reported coming from a nearby building, but no further details on the incident have been provided.

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Police report a burnt plywood smell on the second floor, but no active fire is visible.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:17
Yeah, because as soon as I got to the second floor, I smelled it, so I don't see anything on fire over there. Just see some plywood that looks like it was burnt. Alright, and 310, raising the good address? I believe so, yes. Alright, 10-4.

Police are considering involving firefighters to investigate the source of the smoke.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:17
We didn't check his property yet. They have not searched his property yet, 23. So, you want me to have fire come over there? I'm guessing maybe that's where she saw, if you smell lighter fluid and maybe some burnt wood or something, that's probably where she saw the smoke coming from.

Officers are checking the detained suspects for any flammable substances.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:23
Do any of these kids have any lighter fluid on them? I do smell a little bit of burnt wood up here. This is 12-23. 12-32 or 34, either or any of your detained subjects have any lighter fluid or any type of flammable substance on them?

Police are coordinating a show-up identification for the suspects near a designated location.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:16
34. Are you able to walk your two offenders back to the corner of Van Buren and Racine, near the pod, so 02 Sam can see them? 34, we can do that. I think I'm a second. Yeah, take your time.

Police are arranging a show-up identification for the detained suspects.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:17
Yeah, 10-4. Alright, they want to, they want to look at him on POD for a show up. Chicago point of fire, your time is 1700 hours on the 7th day of November 2026, Chicago point of fire. 33, okay. 1234?

Police are inspecting the building for any signs of unusual activity or damage.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:14
I'm inside the, you got an X-34, I think they're over there with the two. I'm back in the building trying to see if they, like, tagged or anything like that out of the ordinary, I guess. Alright, 1234.

Transport is being arranged for the three detained suspects.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:12
4. Can you head over to 310 South Racine? They've got at least three detained. They're probably going to need transport over there. Yeah, we're pulling up right now. Perfect, thank you.

Police are determining if the smoke is related to the suspects or a separate incident.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:23
For now, 23, I've left it separate. If you think it's going to end up being the same, let me know. I'll figure out what fire does or if it's going to be bona fide. I believe it's separate because they're on the east side of Racine, and the building that these guys are in is on the west side of Racine. Okay, 10-4, thanks. 1224.

Reports indicate smoke is coming from a building near where the suspects were seen running.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:27
Anybody that's over on scene on Racine for info, maybe 1232, you're probably going to be the closest to this. 1232 for info. 23, I'm going back. What's going on? Well, I'm getting a call of a fire now at Van Buren and Racine. It says that there's smoke coming out of a window, a brown building next to the gas station on the first or second floor. Is this the building that they were seen running out of? Is it on fire?

A third suspect has been detained in an alley nearby.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:30
Not on scene. At least slow it down. Be careful of your driving. Don't get hurt flying over there. They have at least two detained. 1232, I apologize. Go ahead. Yeah, we got one detained right behind the alley. You have a third detained? 99. Alright, 1232, we've got a third one detained in the alley. Are you still over, like, Gladys and Racine area? 310?

Police have detained the two men at a loading dock.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:30
12-32. Hold on a second. I'm going to head to you. Do you have them in custody, 12-32? 12-23, I got two detained. Come back this way. Alright, 12- I'm right in the, in the thing. Where are- 12-23, where do you have them detained? Look to your left. Go back, look to your left. Come back here. Alright, they said to look- 12-23, they're in the Target loading dock. Alright, they're at the loading dock of Target.

Police are chasing two men dressed in black, fleeing eastbound.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:30
23, direction of flight, any descriptions? I got two going eastbound, two male whites, all black, running eastbound. Alright, two male whites, all white. Racine, 310 south Racine. Alright, two male whites, all black, running eastbound, 310 south Racine. Southbound on Racine, southbound on Racine. Now southbound Racine.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 310 S Racine Ave.

Police report a burnt plywood smell on the second floor, but no active fire is visible.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:17
Yeah, because as soon as I got to the second floor, I smelled it, so I don't see anything on fire over there. Just see some plywood that looks like it was burnt. Alright, and 310, raising the good address? I believe so, yes. Alright, 10-4.

Police are considering involving firefighters to investigate the source of the smoke.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:17
We didn't check his property yet. They have not searched his property yet, 23. So, you want me to have fire come over there? I'm guessing maybe that's where she saw, if you smell lighter fluid and maybe some burnt wood or something, that's probably where she saw the smoke coming from.

Officers are checking the detained suspects for any flammable substances.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:23
Do any of these kids have any lighter fluid on them? I do smell a little bit of burnt wood up here. This is 12-23. 12-32 or 34, either or any of your detained subjects have any lighter fluid or any type of flammable substance on them?

Police are coordinating a show-up identification for the suspects near a designated location.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:16
34. Are you able to walk your two offenders back to the corner of Van Buren and Racine, near the pod, so 02 Sam can see them? 34, we can do that. I think I'm a second. Yeah, take your time.

Police are arranging a show-up identification for the detained suspects.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:17
Yeah, 10-4. Alright, they want to, they want to look at him on POD for a show up. Chicago point of fire, your time is 1700 hours on the 7th day of November 2026, Chicago point of fire. 33, okay. 1234?

Police are inspecting the building for any signs of unusual activity or damage.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:14
I'm inside the, you got an X-34, I think they're over there with the two. I'm back in the building trying to see if they, like, tagged or anything like that out of the ordinary, I guess. Alright, 1234.

Transport is being arranged for the three detained suspects.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:12
4. Can you head over to 310 South Racine? They've got at least three detained. They're probably going to need transport over there. Yeah, we're pulling up right now. Perfect, thank you.

Police are determining if the smoke is related to the suspects or a separate incident.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:23
For now, 23, I've left it separate. If you think it's going to end up being the same, let me know. I'll figure out what fire does or if it's going to be bona fide. I believe it's separate because they're on the east side of Racine, and the building that these guys are in is on the west side of Racine. Okay, 10-4, thanks. 1224.

Reports indicate smoke is coming from a building near where the suspects were seen running.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:27
Anybody that's over on scene on Racine for info, maybe 1232, you're probably going to be the closest to this. 1232 for info. 23, I'm going back. What's going on? Well, I'm getting a call of a fire now at Van Buren and Racine. It says that there's smoke coming out of a window, a brown building next to the gas station on the first or second floor. Is this the building that they were seen running out of? Is it on fire?

A third suspect has been detained in an alley nearby.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:30
Not on scene. At least slow it down. Be careful of your driving. Don't get hurt flying over there. They have at least two detained. 1232, I apologize. Go ahead. Yeah, we got one detained right behind the alley. You have a third detained? 99. Alright, 1232, we've got a third one detained in the alley. Are you still over, like, Gladys and Racine area? 310?

Police have detained the two men at a loading dock.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:30
12-32. Hold on a second. I'm going to head to you. Do you have them in custody, 12-32? 12-23, I got two detained. Come back this way. Alright, 12- I'm right in the, in the thing. Where are- 12-23, where do you have them detained? Look to your left. Go back, look to your left. Come back here. Alright, they said to look- 12-23, they're in the Target loading dock. Alright, they're at the loading dock of Target.

Police are chasing two men dressed in black, fleeing eastbound.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:30
23, direction of flight, any descriptions? I got two going eastbound, two male whites, all black, running eastbound. Alright, two male whites, all white. Racine, 310 south Racine. Alright, two male whites, all black, running eastbound, 310 south Racine. Southbound on Racine, southbound on Racine. Now southbound Racine.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 310 S Racine Ave.

Police report a burnt plywood smell on the second floor, but no active fire is visible.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:17
Yeah, because as soon as I got to the second floor, I smelled it, so I don't see anything on fire over there. Just see some plywood that looks like it was burnt. Alright, and 310, raising the good address? I believe so, yes. Alright, 10-4.

Police are considering involving firefighters to investigate the source of the smoke.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:17
We didn't check his property yet. They have not searched his property yet, 23. So, you want me to have fire come over there? I'm guessing maybe that's where she saw, if you smell lighter fluid and maybe some burnt wood or something, that's probably where she saw the smoke coming from.

Officers are checking the detained suspects for any flammable substances.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:23
Do any of these kids have any lighter fluid on them? I do smell a little bit of burnt wood up here. This is 12-23. 12-32 or 34, either or any of your detained subjects have any lighter fluid or any type of flammable substance on them?

Police are coordinating a show-up identification for the suspects near a designated location.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:16
34. Are you able to walk your two offenders back to the corner of Van Buren and Racine, near the pod, so 02 Sam can see them? 34, we can do that. I think I'm a second. Yeah, take your time.

Police are arranging a show-up identification for the detained suspects.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:17
Yeah, 10-4. Alright, they want to, they want to look at him on POD for a show up. Chicago point of fire, your time is 1700 hours on the 7th day of November 2026, Chicago point of fire. 33, okay. 1234?

Police are inspecting the building for any signs of unusual activity or damage.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:14
I'm inside the, you got an X-34, I think they're over there with the two. I'm back in the building trying to see if they, like, tagged or anything like that out of the ordinary, I guess. Alright, 1234.

Transport is being arranged for the three detained suspects.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:12
4. Can you head over to 310 South Racine? They've got at least three detained. They're probably going to need transport over there. Yeah, we're pulling up right now. Perfect, thank you.

Police are determining if the smoke is related to the suspects or a separate incident.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:23
For now, 23, I've left it separate. If you think it's going to end up being the same, let me know. I'll figure out what fire does or if it's going to be bona fide. I believe it's separate because they're on the east side of Racine, and the building that these guys are in is on the west side of Racine. Okay, 10-4, thanks. 1224.

Reports indicate smoke is coming from a building near where the suspects were seen running.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:27
Anybody that's over on scene on Racine for info, maybe 1232, you're probably going to be the closest to this. 1232 for info. 23, I'm going back. What's going on? Well, I'm getting a call of a fire now at Van Buren and Racine. It says that there's smoke coming out of a window, a brown building next to the gas station on the first or second floor. Is this the building that they were seen running out of? Is it on fire?

A third suspect has been detained in an alley nearby.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:30
Not on scene. At least slow it down. Be careful of your driving. Don't get hurt flying over there. They have at least two detained. 1232, I apologize. Go ahead. Yeah, we got one detained right behind the alley. You have a third detained? 99. Alright, 1232, we've got a third one detained in the alley. Are you still over, like, Gladys and Racine area? 310?

Police have detained the two men at a loading dock.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:30
12-32. Hold on a second. I'm going to head to you. Do you have them in custody, 12-32? 12-23, I got two detained. Come back this way. Alright, 12- I'm right in the, in the thing. Where are- 12-23, where do you have them detained? Look to your left. Go back, look to your left. Come back here. Alright, they said to look- 12-23, they're in the Target loading dock. Alright, they're at the loading dock of Target.

Police are chasing two men dressed in black, fleeing eastbound.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:30
23, direction of flight, any descriptions? I got two going eastbound, two male whites, all black, running eastbound. Alright, two male whites, all white. Racine, 310 south Racine. Alright, two male whites, all black, running eastbound, 310 south Racine. Southbound on Racine, southbound on Racine. Now southbound Racine.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 310 S Racine Ave.

Police report a burnt plywood smell on the second floor, but no active fire is visible.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:17
Yeah, because as soon as I got to the second floor, I smelled it, so I don't see anything on fire over there. Just see some plywood that looks like it was burnt. Alright, and 310, raising the good address? I believe so, yes. Alright, 10-4.

Police are considering involving firefighters to investigate the source of the smoke.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:17
We didn't check his property yet. They have not searched his property yet, 23. So, you want me to have fire come over there? I'm guessing maybe that's where she saw, if you smell lighter fluid and maybe some burnt wood or something, that's probably where she saw the smoke coming from.

Officers are checking the detained suspects for any flammable substances.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:23
Do any of these kids have any lighter fluid on them? I do smell a little bit of burnt wood up here. This is 12-23. 12-32 or 34, either or any of your detained subjects have any lighter fluid or any type of flammable substance on them?

Police are coordinating a show-up identification for the suspects near a designated location.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:16
34. Are you able to walk your two offenders back to the corner of Van Buren and Racine, near the pod, so 02 Sam can see them? 34, we can do that. I think I'm a second. Yeah, take your time.

Police are arranging a show-up identification for the detained suspects.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:17
Yeah, 10-4. Alright, they want to, they want to look at him on POD for a show up. Chicago point of fire, your time is 1700 hours on the 7th day of November 2026, Chicago point of fire. 33, okay. 1234?

Police are inspecting the building for any signs of unusual activity or damage.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:14
I'm inside the, you got an X-34, I think they're over there with the two. I'm back in the building trying to see if they, like, tagged or anything like that out of the ordinary, I guess. Alright, 1234.

Transport is being arranged for the three detained suspects.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:12
4. Can you head over to 310 South Racine? They've got at least three detained. They're probably going to need transport over there. Yeah, we're pulling up right now. Perfect, thank you.

Police are determining if the smoke is related to the suspects or a separate incident.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:23
For now, 23, I've left it separate. If you think it's going to end up being the same, let me know. I'll figure out what fire does or if it's going to be bona fide. I believe it's separate because they're on the east side of Racine, and the building that these guys are in is on the west side of Racine. Okay, 10-4, thanks. 1224.

Reports indicate smoke is coming from a building near where the suspects were seen running.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:27
Anybody that's over on scene on Racine for info, maybe 1232, you're probably going to be the closest to this. 1232 for info. 23, I'm going back. What's going on? Well, I'm getting a call of a fire now at Van Buren and Racine. It says that there's smoke coming out of a window, a brown building next to the gas station on the first or second floor. Is this the building that they were seen running out of? Is it on fire?

A third suspect has been detained in an alley nearby.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:30
Not on scene. At least slow it down. Be careful of your driving. Don't get hurt flying over there. They have at least two detained. 1232, I apologize. Go ahead. Yeah, we got one detained right behind the alley. You have a third detained? 99. Alright, 1232, we've got a third one detained in the alley. Are you still over, like, Gladys and Racine area? 310?

Police have detained the two men at a loading dock.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:30
12-32. Hold on a second. I'm going to head to you. Do you have them in custody, 12-32? 12-23, I got two detained. Come back this way. Alright, 12- I'm right in the, in the thing. Where are- 12-23, where do you have them detained? Look to your left. Go back, look to your left. Come back here. Alright, they said to look- 12-23, they're in the Target loading dock. Alright, they're at the loading dock of Target.

Police are chasing two men dressed in black, fleeing eastbound.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:30
23, direction of flight, any descriptions? I got two going eastbound, two male whites, all black, running eastbound. Alright, two male whites, all white. Racine, 310 south Racine. Alright, two male whites, all black, running eastbound, 310 south Racine. Southbound on Racine, southbound on Racine. Now southbound Racine.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 310 S Racine Ave.

Police report a burnt plywood smell on the second floor, but no active fire is visible.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:17
Yeah, because as soon as I got to the second floor, I smelled it, so I don't see anything on fire over there. Just see some plywood that looks like it was burnt. Alright, and 310, raising the good address? I believe so, yes. Alright, 10-4.

Police are considering involving firefighters to investigate the source of the smoke.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:17
We didn't check his property yet. They have not searched his property yet, 23. So, you want me to have fire come over there? I'm guessing maybe that's where she saw, if you smell lighter fluid and maybe some burnt wood or something, that's probably where she saw the smoke coming from.

Officers are checking the detained suspects for any flammable substances.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:23
Do any of these kids have any lighter fluid on them? I do smell a little bit of burnt wood up here. This is 12-23. 12-32 or 34, either or any of your detained subjects have any lighter fluid or any type of flammable substance on them?

Police are coordinating a show-up identification for the suspects near a designated location.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:16
34. Are you able to walk your two offenders back to the corner of Van Buren and Racine, near the pod, so 02 Sam can see them? 34, we can do that. I think I'm a second. Yeah, take your time.

Police are arranging a show-up identification for the detained suspects.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:17
Yeah, 10-4. Alright, they want to, they want to look at him on POD for a show up. Chicago point of fire, your time is 1700 hours on the 7th day of November 2026, Chicago point of fire. 33, okay. 1234?

Police are inspecting the building for any signs of unusual activity or damage.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:14
I'm inside the, you got an X-34, I think they're over there with the two. I'm back in the building trying to see if they, like, tagged or anything like that out of the ordinary, I guess. Alright, 1234.

Transport is being arranged for the three detained suspects.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:12
4. Can you head over to 310 South Racine? They've got at least three detained. They're probably going to need transport over there. Yeah, we're pulling up right now. Perfect, thank you.

Police are determining if the smoke is related to the suspects or a separate incident.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:23
For now, 23, I've left it separate. If you think it's going to end up being the same, let me know. I'll figure out what fire does or if it's going to be bona fide. I believe it's separate because they're on the east side of Racine, and the building that these guys are in is on the west side of Racine. Okay, 10-4, thanks. 1224.

Reports indicate smoke is coming from a building near where the suspects were seen running.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:27
Anybody that's over on scene on Racine for info, maybe 1232, you're probably going to be the closest to this. 1232 for info. 23, I'm going back. What's going on? Well, I'm getting a call of a fire now at Van Buren and Racine. It says that there's smoke coming out of a window, a brown building next to the gas station on the first or second floor. Is this the building that they were seen running out of? Is it on fire?

A third suspect has been detained in an alley nearby.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:30
Not on scene. At least slow it down. Be careful of your driving. Don't get hurt flying over there. They have at least two detained. 1232, I apologize. Go ahead. Yeah, we got one detained right behind the alley. You have a third detained? 99. Alright, 1232, we've got a third one detained in the alley. Are you still over, like, Gladys and Racine area? 310?

Police have detained the two men at a loading dock.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:30
12-32. Hold on a second. I'm going to head to you. Do you have them in custody, 12-32? 12-23, I got two detained. Come back this way. Alright, 12- I'm right in the, in the thing. Where are- 12-23, where do you have them detained? Look to your left. Go back, look to your left. Come back here. Alright, they said to look- 12-23, they're in the Target loading dock. Alright, they're at the loading dock of Target.

Police are chasing two men dressed in black, fleeing eastbound.

CPD Zn 3 · 0:30
23, direction of flight, any descriptions? I got two going eastbound, two male whites, all black, running eastbound. Alright, two male whites, all white. Racine, 310 south Racine. Alright, two male whites, all black, running eastbound, 310 south Racine. Southbound on Racine, southbound on Racine. Now southbound Racine.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 310 S Racine Ave.

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