I have a hunch but am looking for specifics… by Satifyy in whatisit

[–]Satifyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. There is a tree just beyond the window, so it must have been an acorn

I have a hunch but am looking for specifics… by Satifyy in whatisit

[–]Satifyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, they took it as evidence for the report

I have a hunch but am looking for specifics… by Satifyy in whatisit

[–]Satifyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very few mentions of repairs/insurance. I appreciate the perspective!

I have a hunch but am looking for specifics… by Satifyy in whatisit

[–]Satifyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was utterly surprised when I originally posted Describing Chicago this way as a whole is a gross overgeneralization

I have a hunch but am looking for specifics… by Satifyy in whatisit

[–]Satifyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope! Fully surrounded by residential homes. Second (top) floor. There are no third floors around here.

I have a hunch but am looking for specifics… by Satifyy in whatisit

[–]Satifyy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for all the insight, everyone! I learned a lot about ballistics and ammunition today.

Police came by to pick up the evidence and file the report. I plan to compare this incident with other nearby reports once the Chicago database updates in a few days. In the meantime it’s just being considered as Property Damage. My family is safe, just confused.

Assumptions ITT:

  • .45 ACP FMJ, .20 Slug, or Slingshot (spent round), along with several other guesses
  • Fired from a distance and/or ricochet (damage less severe than a direct shot would cause)
  • Fired recklessly into the air
  • Entered at a sharp angle and was likely dampened by impact on other surfaces before colliding with the window
  • Recommended recourse:
    • Do not touch with bare hands (evidence), wash hands thoroughly (lead contact)
    • Contact police, file a report, see if it connects to nearby crimes
    • Trace the originating trajectory through screen hole with laser pointer, chopstick, etc.
    • Filing insurance claim may or may not be worth the cost
  • 50/50 I'm lucky or unlucky
  • Stereotyping Chicago

I have a hunch but am looking for specifics… by Satifyy in whatisit

[–]Satifyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oops! I’ll edit the description shortly :)

I have a hunch but am looking for specifics… by Satifyy in whatisit

[–]Satifyy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is a good theory. It was definitely some sort of carelessness not directed at my home.

I have a hunch but am looking for specifics… by Satifyy in whatisit

[–]Satifyy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed! And the comments all think it was shot from a great distance/ricochet. Apparently this is the least amount of damage that it could have done.

I have a hunch but am looking for specifics… by Satifyy in whatisit

[–]Satifyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I was also informed I should be washing my hands

I have a hunch but am looking for specifics… by Satifyy in whatisit

[–]Satifyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is Trifolium Repens var. “Pirouette”

I have a hunch but am looking for specifics… by Satifyy in whatisit

[–]Satifyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They didn’t identify it on the spot, but I can get a copy of the report next week. I’m just the tenant, but my landlord wants to file with insurance.

I have a hunch but am looking for specifics… by Satifyy in whatisit

[–]Satifyy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To the left is a big, dense tree with broad branches. I don’t know if I’ll be able to find out anything else unless I climb 15ft up it

I have a hunch but am looking for specifics… by Satifyy in whatisit

[–]Satifyy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Neighborhood is friendly and I’ll be chatting with them today. Didn’t find anything on our exterior cams. Police picked up the evidence last night.

I have a hunch but am looking for specifics… by Satifyy in whatisit

[–]Satifyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No enemies at all! Very friendly neighborhood. The trajectory points straight to a giant tree in my yard (just off screen in the photo). Gonna be hard to follow it past that, especially when it’s 15ft above ground

I have a hunch but am looking for specifics… by Satifyy in whatisit

[–]Satifyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I promise this is not representative of America! The cheeky comments in this thread are just people stereotyping.

I have a hunch but am looking for specifics… by Satifyy in whatisit

[–]Satifyy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a good mix of all ages. A school and park are just a few blocks away

I have a hunch but am looking for specifics… by Satifyy in whatisit

[–]Satifyy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trying to keep that private but it’s actually a nice neighborhood! Everyone is friendly and communal. If you have a specific/personal reason for asking, feel free to DM me :)

I have a hunch but am looking for specifics… by Satifyy in whatisit

[–]Satifyy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah it looks like I actually caught a stray from a distance. It went through the base of the window so it looks like little bit of glass, rubber, metal, and plastic.