Man with schizophrenia off meds shows manic behavior, Chicago IL


Emergency responders were called to near S Crandon Ave for a 26-year-old male with schizophrenia experiencing a manic episode while off medication and using marijuana. The individual was seen walking up and down the driveway, prompting a request for police assistance from fire personnel due to his mental state.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 07
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Transcript:
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Could you guys do me in favor? I know it's a bit of a cruise, but I want to make sure fire is going to be okay.
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That meant so I got near S Crandon Ave caught about a 26-year-old nephew, who is, I guess...
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The information they gave said he was walking up and down the driveway, but he suffers from schizophrenia.
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Smokes marijuana is currently off his medication. Fire was requesting us for a mental patient there.
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