Ground Floor
Ground Floor
Transcript of radio communication between Central and Officer Cruise, trapped inside a building under quarantine. He entered on a domestic violence call. The building was sealed from the outside as he was going up
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02:41 h — OFFICER ENTERING THE BUILDING
Central: Central to Cruise. In position? Over.
Officer Cruise: Affirmative. Front door. The entrance is open. Over.
Central: Any persons visible? Over.
Officer Cruise: Negative. Ground floor empty. There's a shopping cart tipped over in the lobby. Over.
Central: Any noises? Over.
Officer Cruise: Something upstairs. Can't make it out. Might be the caller. Going up. Over.
Central: Which floor was the report from? Over.
Officer Cruise: Fifth. The 112 system located it at 5B. Over.
Central: Proceed. Keep communication open. Over.
Officer Cruise: Copy. Going up. Over.
[40-second pause. Footsteps on stairs]
Officer Cruise: Cruise to Central. First floor. All quiet on first. Lights on in some apartments but no noise. Over.
Central: Received. Continue. Over.
[30-second pause]
Officer Cruise: Second floor. Central, there's a bad smell on the second floor. Strong. Medicinal. I don't know how to describe it. Over.
Central: What does it smell like? Over.
Officer Cruise: Like a hospital. But sweet. I didn't like it. Over.
Central: Any persons visible on the second floor? Over.
Officer Cruise: Negative. But... Central, there's blood on the floor of the second-floor hallway. Not much. At the entrance to 2A. Over.
[6-second pause]
Central: Door to 2A, open or closed? Over.
Officer Cruise: Closed. I don't hear anything inside. Continuing up. Over.
02:51 h — OFFICER ON THIRD FLOOR