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Police React After Garry McCarthy Ousted: 'Whaaaat?' (AUDIO)

By Kelly Bauer | December 2, 2015 12:36pm

CHICAGO — Supt. Garry McCarthy's resignation surprised everyone — including the police.

Luckily, some of their reactions were recorded. Popular crime blog @CWBChicago recorded police and dispatchers chatting after they heard of McCarthy being ousted on Tuesday. Some were surprised, while others poked a bit of fun at Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Listen here:

If you can't listen to the clip, here's a transcript:

"Uhhh, did they just fire the superintendent?"

"Yes, they did."

"Whaaaat?"

"But, but, but the mayor's got his back."

"When they gonna fire the mayor?"

 

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