Man with schizophrenia refuses medication, acts erratically, Chicago IL


A man with schizophrenia refused to take his medication, pushed a door, screamed, was drinking and possibly using unknown drugs. EMS had previously refused to assist. No weapons were reported.
Audio|Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 09
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Transcript:
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can you help me out if I was a mental health service near South Emerald.
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The mental health service with a known male who can't take his medicine for schizophrenia, but he refused to take his medication.
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He has meds, oh God, he has meds and not taking them. EMS refused.
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He's pushing the door and screaming.
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He's been drinking, unknown drugs, no weapons.
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He hit his head and then the collar hung up.
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Okay.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
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