Man possibly armed fires gun in mental health crisis, Chester County PA


A man in Chester County is in a mental health crisis and may be armed. He was speaking on the phone when a gunshot was heard and the call ended. He may be near Skyless Boulevard with a black Ford F-150 parked nearby. He has PTSD, depression, and it is unknown if he is taking his medication. There is concern for his safety and the possibility of a gun-related incident.
Audio|Source: Chester County Law Enforcement Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Strasbourg, Raph, 501 Strasbourg, EMS dispatcher.
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For a rest assured difficulty six-month bolt now.
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Copy.
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So I pull it, then, you can clear this.
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Okay.
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You know, 6.7 Paul 81.
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31,
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I'm in Ripon.
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31, okay.
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Jefferson at West Town, Building 8, near Skyless Boulevard,
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Department 120,
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4-Well-being check[1].
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There are a public report.
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The...
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Subject was speaking with the (name withheld) on the phone, (name withheld), 32-year-old male.
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He suffers from repression and the gun.
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(Name withheld) thinks he heard a gunshot on the phone and then the line disconnected.
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He owns a Black Ford F-150 that's parked in a handicapped spot.
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He's almost alone, suffers from PTSD and depression.
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He's on medication and it's unknown if he's taking it.
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31, okay.
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Do we have anybody en route?
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I'll check with the call taker.
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The (name withheld) is going to be en route with an ETA of 45 minutes.
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He'll be in a silver F-150.
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The 70 is a white male, 6-9, medium build, black hair, possibly wearing a black zip-up sweater or hoodie and has tattoos on his arms.
Police codes explained
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Well-being check: Request to verify a person's welfare
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Chester County, PA
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