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21st precinct, Sergeant Byrne. Shooting? Where? Well, who shot? And how do you know there's a shooting? Yeah. Yeah. I see. Well, who told you to call the police? You are in the master room at the 21st precinct. The nerve center. A call is coming through. You will follow the action taken pursuant to that call from this minute until the final call. You will follow the action taken pursuant to that call from this minute until the final report is written in the 124 room at the 2…

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Synopsis

In the heart of New York City, the 21st Precinct operates as a critical hub for law enforcement. Captain Frank Kennelly, in command of the precinct, is introduced as he navigates the complexities of police work during his night shift. As calls come in, the precinct becomes a whirlwind of activity, highlighting the challenges faced by the officers on duty. The episode begins with a shooting report, setting the stage for the urgency and stakes involved in their daily operations.

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21st Precinct 54-03-03 (034) The Door.mp3

21st Precinct, Episode 34

The Door

Wednesday, March 3, 1954 · 26:45

21st Precinct, Episode 34

The Door

Wednesday, March 3, 1954 · 26:45

Summary

At the 21st Precinct, Captain Kennelly and his team respond to a shooting incident while navigating the complexities of police work and personal challenges. The stakes rise as they investigate a burglary crew and confront danger head-on.

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That night in history

Headlines

  • 1954 — Armed Puerto Rican nationalists attack the United States Capitol building, injuring five Representatives.
  • 1954 — Nuclear weapons testing: The Castle Bravo, a 15-megaton hydrogen bomb, is detonated on Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in the worst radioactive contamination ever caused by the United States.

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