Man with mental health crisis yells claiming to be Jesus, Chicago IL


A 20-year-old man with red hair was yelling that he was Jesus and acting aggressively near Ashland Ave in Chicago. Police and emergency medical services responded due to concerns about his behavior possibly escalating. The man was walking southbound near Ashland and Fullerton while shouting. EMS units were at the scene and requested police assistance to manage the situation, which appeared to involve a mental health crisis.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 02
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Transcript:
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Disturbance with the mental, seems like it's a regular guy.
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20-year-old male red hair yelling saying he's Jesus walking southbound, from near Ashland Ave and South, walking southbound towards Fullerton.
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It said he's known, Ambulin 62 is gone, says he's aggressive and they're requesting police to assist.
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All right.
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In that case, 1924 for the assist with Jesus.
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924.
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All right, 1924.
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Another unit to start riding at near Ashland Ave.
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Ambulance 62 and injured 56 is unseen with the patient yelling at them.
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Another unit to ride with 32.
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We have a 24 today, 1924.
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Officer St.
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Louis? In 1910, give in a minute, they've got their equipment and stuff.
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